In Poweshiek, Iowa, the median home price is $227,306, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $67,391; the population is 18,545; schools rate 8.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 232.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Poweshiek at a glance
Population
18,545
Median Household Income
$67,391
Typical Home Value
$227,306
School District Rating
8.4
Violent Crime Rate
232.8
Avg Commute Time
18.6
About Poweshiek
Poweshiek has a population of 18,545. The median home value is $227,306, 4% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $67,391 (10% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Grinnell, Bear Creek, and Jackson.
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 Poweshiek
17 towns, by population.
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Poweshiek at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Poweshiek?
- Poweshiek has a population of 18,545 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Poweshiek?
- The median home value in Poweshiek is $227,306. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Poweshiek?
- Median household income in Poweshiek is $67,391 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Poweshiek in?
- Poweshiek is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Poweshiek?
- Poweshiek contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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