Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA

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2023 Population

120,179

0.381% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.7

0.482% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.6%

0.34% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$65,672

3.6% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$140,000

9.63% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

53,218

0.15% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA had a population of 120k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $65,672. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA declined from 120,639 to 120,179, a −0.381% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,391 to $65,672, a 3.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.4%), White (Hispanic) (3.97%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.78%), Other (Hispanic) (3.38%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.65%).

12.2% of the households in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are Buena Vista University (691 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was $140,000, and the homeownership rate was 76.1%.

Most people in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA borders Sioux, Clay, Dickinson, O'Brien, Lyon, Emmet, Palo Alto & Osceola Counties PUMA, IA, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Kossuth, Hancock, Winnebago, Mitchell & Worth Counties PUMA, IA, Webster, Hardin, Hamilton, Butler, Wright, Grundy, Franklin & Humboldt Counties PUMA, IA, Story & Boone Counties PUMA, IA, Dallas, Madison Counties PUMA, IA, Woodbury & Plymouth Counties--Sioux City PUMA, IA, Southwest Iowa--Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA, and Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Population & Diversity

Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA is home to a population of 120k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.26% of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (8.73k people).

In 2023, there were 20.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.9k people) in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.78k White (Hispanic) and 4.55k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are Spanish (10,193 households), Other Languages of Asia (721 households), and Hmong (645 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,281

Women

49.9%

60,560

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 120,841 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.9%

2023 Citizenship

96.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.9% of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.9k ± 220
White (Hispanic)
4.78k ± 767
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.55k ± 800

11.5%

Hispanic Population

13.8k people

11.5% of the people in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are hispanic (13.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,450 ± 1,421 people
Guatemala
541 ± 570 people
Vietnam
467 ± 530 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 3,450 Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA residents, followed by Guatemala with 541 and Vietnam with 467.

Foreign-Born Population

7.26%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.73k people

6.77%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.17k people

As of 2023, 7.26% of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA residents (8.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was 6.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,193 households (9.01%)
Other Languages of Asia
721 households (0.637%)
Hmong
645 households (0.57%)

12.2% of the households in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was Spanish. 9.01% of the households in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,400 ± 212
Gulf War (2001-)
1,002 ± 169
Gulf War (1990s)
848 ± 172

Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA employs 53.2k people. The largest industries in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are Animal slaughtering & processing (4,374 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,095 people), and Construction (3,239 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($107,203), Drinking places, alcoholic beverages ($106,736), and Other professional, scientific & technical services ($105,023).

Males in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,817. The income inequality in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.401, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,898

Women

48.8%

27,213

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA in 2020 was 53,111 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA.

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Occupations

53.2k

2022 Value

−0.15%

1 Year decline

± −0.15%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −0.15%, from 53.3k employees to 53.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,182 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,795 people), and Packaging & filling machine operators & tenders (1,675 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.2k

2022 Value

−0.15%

1 Year decline

± −0.15%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −0.15%, from 53.3k employees to 53.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, are Animal slaughtering & processing (4,374 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,095 people), and Construction (3,239 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,906

Median earning men ± $1,047

$35,672

Median earning women ± $594

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,813), Public Administration ($70,794), and Information ($61,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($52,147), Wholesale Trade ($42,067), and Manufacturing ($41,749).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA awarded 691 degrees. The student population of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 600 male students and 1,373 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are White (567 and 82.8%), followed by Unknown (45 and 6.57%), Hispanic or Latino (40 and 5.84%), and Two or More Races (18 and 2.63%).

The largest universities in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Buena Vista University (691 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are Elementary Education & Teaching (85 and 12.3%), General Human Services (60 and 8.68%), and Organizational Leadership (46 and 6.66%).

The median tuition cost in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $38,644.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,973 (30.4% men and 69.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,973 students enrolled in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, 30.4% men and 69.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,587 records, of which 72.1% were women and 27.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
85 degrees awarded
General Human Services
60 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was Elementary Education & Teaching with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Buena Vista University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

691 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Buena Vista University with 691 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 193 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, which is 0.388 times less than the 498 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 567 degrees mean that there were 12.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 45 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,644) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,146) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.907% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.02% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.8k), Some college (20.4k), and Secondary Education (13.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was $140,000 in 2023, which is 0.461 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $127,700 to $140,000, a 9.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA is 76.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA is $65,672. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was Dallas, Madison Counties PUMA, IA with a value of $100,153, followed by Polk County (West) PUMA, IA and Linn County outside Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $96,770 and $95,396.

Housing

Property

$140,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,442

$37,753

Median Property Taxes

±$984

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.1%

Homeownership

2023

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.1% of the housing units in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was Dallas, Madison Counties PUMA, IA with a value of $100,153, followed by Polk County (West) PUMA, IA and Linn County outside Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $96,770 and $95,396.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,672

Median Household Income

± $1,562

49.6k

Number of Households

± 1,232

In 2023, the median household income of the 49.6k households in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA grew to $65,672 from the previous year's value of $63,391.

The following chart displays the households in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.401

2022 Wage GINI in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA

0.399

2021 Wage GINI in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA

In 2022, the income inequality in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was 0.401 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.636% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (6.74%)

In 2023, 78.7% of workers in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (6.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.11% of the workforce in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA (12.4k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.8% of the population of Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 44.4% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1357 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.742% increase from the previous year (1347 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1431 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 532 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

1,357 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,357 patients per year. This represents a 0.742% increase from the previous year (1,347 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iowa in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.19%

Uninsured

44.4%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA declined by 0.264% from 5.21% to 5.19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.