O'brien County Summary

Life in O'brien County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in O'brien County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in O'brien County:

  • The population in O'brien County is 14,138.

  • The median home value in O'brien County is $164,469.

  • The median income in O'brien County is $65,076.

  • The median rent in O'brien County is $691.

  • The unemployment rate in O'brien County is 2.4%.

  • The poverty rate in O'brien County is 12.1%.

  • The average high in O'brien County is 66.6° and there are 73.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in O'brien County

List Of Cities & Towns in O'brien County

Sheldon, IA Population 5,417

Sanborn, IA Population 1,536

Hartley, IA Population 1,536

Paullina, IA Population 873

Primghar, IA Population 870

Sutherland, IA Population 518

Calumet, IA Population 166

Archer, IA Population 156

Map Of O'brien County

O'brien County, IA Weather

  • The average high in O'brien County is 66.6°.

  • There are 71.04 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 73.3 inches of rain each year with 11.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:17 hours of sun each day in O'brien County.

StatO'brien County
Mean High66.6
Nice Days71.04
Rainfall73.3
Snowfall11.9
Sunny_hours5:17
66.6°
Average High
73.3
Inches of Rain

O'brien County Demographics

Population over time in O'brien County

The current population in O'brien County is 14,138. The population has increased 2.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 14,139 2.5%
2021 13,796 -0.3%
2020 13,835 -

Gender in O'brien County

  • O'brien County is 50.4% female with 7,131 female residents.

  • O'brien County is 49.6% male with 7,007 male residents.

Female
50.4% (7,131)
Male
49.6% (7,007)
Gender O'brien County IA USA
Female 50.4% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in O'brien County

O'brien County is:

  • 90.4% White with 12,786 White residents.

  • 1.4% African American with 197 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 98 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 7 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 221 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.8% Hispanic with 813 Hispanic residents.

White
90.4% (12,786)
African American
1.4% (197)
American Indian
0.1% (16)
Asian
0.7% (98)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (7)
Two Or More
1.6% (221)
Hispanic
5.8% (813)

Table: O'brien County By Race

Race O'brien County IA USA
White 90.4% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 1.4% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.8% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For O'brien County, Iowa

  • 4.2% of households in O'brien County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in O'brien County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.8% of households in O'brien County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in O'brien County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.0% of households in O'brien County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in O'brien County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.8% of households in O'brien County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.9% of households in O'brien County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.1% of households in O'brien County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.5% of households in O'brien County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (600)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (441)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.8% (1,240)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (1,098)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.0% (1,976)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (2,510)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.8% (2,373)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.9% (2,534)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.1% (1,007)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (354)
Income O'brien County IA USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.0% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.8% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.9% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.1% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in O'brien County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in O'brien County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in O'brien County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in O'brien County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in O'brien County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in O'brien County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in O'brien County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in O'brien County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in O'brien County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in O'brien County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (282)
9-12th Grade
7% (989)
High School / GED
37% (5,231)
Some College
18% (2,544)
Associate's Degree
14% (1,979)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (2,403)
Master's Degree
4% (565)
Professional Degree
1% (141)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education O'brien County IA USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 4% 6%
High School / GED 37% 31% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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