In Louisa, Iowa, the median home price is $175,233, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $77,354; the population is 10,678; schools rate 7.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 204.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Louisa at a glance
Population
10,678
Median Household Income
$77,354
Typical Home Value
$175,233
School District Rating
7.8
Violent Crime Rate
204.3
Avg Commute Time
27.3
About Louisa
Louisa has a population of 10,678. The median home value is $175,233, 26% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $77,354 (3% above the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Columbus, Wapello, and Morning Sun.
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 Louisa
12 towns, by population.
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Louisa at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Louisa?
- Louisa has a population of 10,678 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Louisa?
- The median home value in Louisa is $175,233. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Louisa?
- Median household income in Louisa is $77,354 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Louisa in?
- Louisa is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Louisa?
- Louisa contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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