Worth County Summary

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

  • The population in Worth County is 7,417.

  • The median home value in Worth County is $163,381.

  • The median income in Worth County is $69,897.

  • The median rent in Worth County is $685.

  • The unemployment rate in Worth County is 3.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Worth County is 7.4%.

  • The average high in Worth County is 65.6° and there are 81.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Worth County

List Of Cities & Towns in Worth County

Northwood, IA Population 2,142

Manly, IA Population 1,415

Fertile, IA Population 298

Kensett, IA Population 275

Joice, IA Population 247

Hanlontown, IA Population 230

Grafton, IA Population 215

Bolan, IA Population 8

Map Of Worth County

Worth County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Worth County is 65.6°.

  • There are 69.79 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 81.6 inches of rain each year with 12.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:48 hours of sun each day in Worth County.

StatWorth County
Mean High65.6
Nice Days69.79
Rainfall81.6
Snowfall12.7
Sunny_hours4:48
65.6°
Average High
81.6
Inches of Rain

Worth County Photos

Northwood Ia
Source: Public Domain

Worth County Demographics

Population over time in Worth County

The current population in Worth County is 7,417. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,450 0.4%
2021 7,422 -0.3%
2020 7,445 -

Gender in Worth County

  • Worth County is 48.6% female with 3,603 female residents.

  • Worth County is 51.4% male with 3,814 male residents.

Female
48.6% (3,603)
Male
51.4% (3,814)
Gender Worth County IA USA
Female 48.6% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 51.4% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Worth County

Worth County is:

  • 93.9% White with 6,967 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 77 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 22 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.5% Two Or More with 108 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.2% Hispanic with 241 Hispanic residents.

White
93.9% (6,967)
African American
1.0% (77)
American Indian
0.0% (2)
Asian
0.3% (22)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.5% (108)
Hispanic
3.2% (241)

Table: Worth County By Race

Race Worth County IA USA
White 93.9% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.5% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.2% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Worth County, Iowa

  • 3.1% of households in Worth County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Worth County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Worth County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Worth County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Worth County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Worth County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Worth County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Worth County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Worth County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Worth County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (230)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (258)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.0% (516)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (632)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.9% (960)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.5% (1,374)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (1,083)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.4% (1,367)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.4% (546)
$200,000 or more
6.1% (448)
Income Worth County IA USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.0% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.9% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.5% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.4% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.1% 7.1% 11.4%

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Worth County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Worth County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Worth County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Worth County completed some college.

  • 17.0% of adults in Worth County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Worth County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

  • 0.0% of adults in Worth County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (148)
9-12th Grade
4% (296)
High School / GED
36% (2,670)
Some College
22% (1,631)
Associate's Degree
17% (1,260)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (1,038)
Master's Degree
4% (296)
Professional Degree
1% (74)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Worth County IA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 36% 31% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 17% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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