Wapello County Summary

Life in Wapello County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wapello 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 Wapello County:

  • The population in Wapello County is 35,292.

  • The median home value in Wapello County is $114,869.

  • The median income in Wapello County is $56,209.

  • The median rent in Wapello County is $909.

  • The unemployment rate in Wapello County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Wapello County is 17.4%.

  • The average high in Wapello County is 69.7° and there are 86.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wapello County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wapello County

Ottumwa, IA Population 25,359

Eddyville, IA Population 1,187

Eldon, IA Population 718

Agency, IA Population 463

Kirkville, IA Population 262

Blakesburg, IA Population 238

Chillicothe, IA Population 67

Map Of Wapello County

Wapello County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Wapello County is 69.7°.

  • There are 75.65 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 86.5 inches of rain each year with 8.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:07 hours of sun each day in Wapello County.

StatWapello County
Mean High69.7
Nice Days75.65
Rainfall86.5
Snowfall8.6
Sunny_hours5:07
69.7°
Average High
86.5
Inches of Rain

Wapello County Photos

Wapello Countyc Iowa Courthouse
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Ottumwacanteenlunchinthealley
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Ottumwastationlongview
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Ottumwa Station
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Tom Arnold By David Shankbone
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Wapello County Demographics

Population over time in Wapello County

The current population in Wapello County is 35,292. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 35,343 0.7%
2021 35,102 -0.1%
2020 35,141 -

Gender in Wapello County

  • Wapello County is 49.7% female with 17,539 female residents.

  • Wapello County is 50.3% male with 17,753 male residents.

Female
49.7% (17,539)
Male
50.3% (17,753)
Gender Wapello County IA USA
Female 49.7% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.3% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Wapello County

Wapello County is:

  • 79.4% White with 28,037 White residents.

  • 3.0% African American with 1,054 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 494 Asian residents.

  • 1.5% Hawaiian with 519 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 12 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 1,103 Two Or More residents.

  • 11.5% Hispanic with 4,069 Hispanic residents.

White
79.4% (28,037)
African American
3.0% (1,054)
American Indian
0.0% (4)
Asian
1.4% (494)
Hawaiian
1.5% (519)
Other
0.0% (12)
Two Or More
3.1% (1,103)
Hispanic
11.5% (4,069)

Table: Wapello County By Race

Race Wapello County IA USA
White 79.4% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 3.0% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 1.5% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 11.5% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Wapello County, Iowa

  • 6.2% of households in Wapello County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.6% of households in Wapello County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Wapello County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Wapello County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Wapello County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.6% of households in Wapello County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Wapello County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Wapello County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Wapello County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.5% of households in Wapello County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.2% (2,190)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.6% (1,976)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.5% (3,719)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.6% (2,687)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (4,786)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.6% (6,912)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (4,438)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.1% (4,988)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.7% (2,712)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (877)
Income Wapello County IA USA
Less than $10,000 6.2% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.5% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.6% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.6% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.1% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wapello County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Wapello County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Wapello County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Wapello County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Wapello County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Wapello County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Wapello County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Wapello County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Wapello County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Wapello County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,764)
9-12th Grade
7% (2,470)
High School / GED
38% (13,410)
Some College
19% (6,705)
Associate's Degree
12% (4,235)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (4,235)
Master's Degree
5% (1,764)
Professional Degree
1% (352)
Doctorate Degree
1% (352)
Education Wapello County IA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 4% 6%
High School / GED 38% 31% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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