In Cerro Gordo, Iowa, the median home price is $199,583; median household income is $68,189; the population is 42,632; schools rate 7.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 397.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.6 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Cerro Gordo at a glance
Population
42,632
Median Household Income
$68,189
Typical Home Value
$199,583
School District Rating
7.4
Violent Crime Rate
397.9
Avg Commute Time
15.6
About Cerro Gordo
Cerro Gordo has a population of 42,632. The median home value is $199,583, 16% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $68,189 (9% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Mason, Clear Lake, and Clear Lake.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Cerro Gordo
18 towns, by population.
Cerro Gordo at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Cerro Gordo?
- Cerro Gordo has a population of 42,632 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Cerro Gordo?
- The median home value in Cerro Gordo is $199,583. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Cerro Gordo?
- Median household income in Cerro Gordo is $68,189 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Cerro Gordo in?
- Cerro Gordo is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Cerro Gordo?
- Cerro Gordo contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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