The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Poweshiek county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 19.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 57% and the area covered by water is 0.2%. The overall influence score for Poweshiek is 8.
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Poweshiek County is located in the east-central part of Iowa in the heart of the Midwest. The county is largely rural, with a population of around 18,000 people. It is home to two cities, Grinnell and Montezuma, as well as several small towns and villages.
The population of Poweshiek County is largely Caucasian (89.1%), followed by Hispanic/Latino (4.2%), African American (2.7%), Asian (1.8%) and other ethnicities (2.2%). The median household income is $54,866, and the median age is 37 years old.
The living conditions in Poweshiek County are generally good. The county has a high rate of educational attainment and low levels of poverty, with just 6.7% of residents living below the poverty line. Housing is affordable, with the median home value being $172,000. Transportation infrastructure is well-developed, with major highways running through the county and a public bus system connecting major cities and towns in the area.
Iowa Contact InformationFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Iowa
State Office
210 Walnut Street, Room 873
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
ph: 515-284-4663
fax: 855-251-2243