The Town FilesCoggon, Iowa
City in Linn County · population 701 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,700
- Household income
- $76,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 35.8
Coggon is a city of 701 people in Linn County, Iowa. The median home is worth $164,700, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Iowa towns, better for families than 97% of Iowa towns, more upscale than 80% of Iowa towns.
How Coggon ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Coggon is worth $164,700, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $76,250, which is more affordable than 56% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $756 a month. 87.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coggon | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,700 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $756 | $820 |
| Median household income | $76,250 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 87.1% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.1% | — |
Who lives in Coggon
| People | Coggon | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.1% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 88.5% |
Weather in Coggon
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 9.0°F. About 39.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.4 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coggon since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 13, 1990 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 30 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 11, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 18, 1998.
Severe weather in Linn County since 1996
Linn County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| October 31, 2016 | Flood | DR-4289: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4187: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Linn County
Linn County had 125,917 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,613 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Coggon itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Towns near Coggon
- Central City, IA5.3 mi · 1,264 people · home $179,700
- Alburnett, IA10.0 mi · 675 people · home $199,200
- Walker, IA12.9 mi · 688 people · home $172,400
- Quasqueton, IA14.2 mi · 570 people · home $145,800
- Center Point, IA14.4 mi · 2,579 people · home $212,400
- Manchester, IA14.8 mi · 5,065 people · home $139,400
- Hopkinton, IA15.0 mi · 622 people · home $127,400
- Robins, IA15.6 mi · 3,353 people · home $413,400
Coggon questions
Is Coggon, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coggon scores better for retirees than 31% of Iowa towns and quieter than 78%. 12.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Coggon?
The median owner-occupied home in Coggon is valued at $164,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,250, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $756 a month.
What is the weather like in Coggon?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 9.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.1 inches of precipitation a year and 34.4 inches of snow.
Does Coggon get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coggon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 13, 1990. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)