Boone

IA

Boone County, Iowa

Population 27K |Median income $83,531 |1 hospital

Population
26,668
Boone County
Median Income
$83,531
+23% vs avg
Median Home Value
$212,400
-7% vs avg
Median Age
42.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
27K+1%
Median Income
$83,531+61%
Median Home Value
$212,400+81%
Poverty Rate
6.2%-39%
Unemployment
1.5%-73%

Economics

Median Rent
$845/mo
Poverty Rate
6.2% -56% vs avg
Unemployment 1.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.5%
Work From Home 10.1%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 94.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
43.4%
High Blood Pressure
36.4%
Short Sleep Duration
34.1%
Physical Inactivity
24.8%
Binge Drinking
20.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.6%
Current Smoking
14.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.5%
Diabetes
11.2%
Current Asthma
9.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.8%
Annual Checkup 78.3%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.2%
Stroke
3.3%

Alerts & News — Boone Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Warnings high

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle Threatens Eastern Top End with Category 3 Winds

BOM · 1h ago
Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Carpentaria District Due to Abnormally High Tides

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Boone, IA? ▼
Boone, IA has a population of 26,668 people, located in Boone County, Iowa.
What is the median household income in Boone? ▼
The median household income in Boone, IA is $83,531 per year. The poverty rate is 6.2%.
What is the median home value in Boone? ▼
The median home value in Boone, IA is $212,400. Median rent is $845/month.
What are the top health concerns in Boone? ▼
The top health indicators in Boone include Obesity (43.4%), High Blood Pressure (36.4%), Short Sleep Duration (34.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Boone? ▼
Boone has 1 hospital with an average rating of null/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Boone? ▼
The median age in Boone, IA is 42.4 years. 28.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Boone, IA is located in Boone County, Iowa. With a population of 27K and a median household income of $83,531, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of null/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Boone area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Boone County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.