The Town FilesKeokuk County, Iowa
9,924 people. The median home is worth $118,700 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $62,329.
Towns in Keokuk County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigourney | 2,004 | $136,800 | $57,813 | 45.2 |
| Keota | 897 | $106,600 | $64,188 | 38.6 |
| Hedrick | 728 | $79,600 | $67,500 | 40.4 |
| What Cheer | 607 | $49,200 | $48,182 | 44.0 |
| Richland | 542 | $135,700 | $60,446 | 29.1 |
People and housing
| Keokuk County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,700 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $828 | $820 |
| Median household income | $62,329 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 43.4 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
2,292 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,453 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 421 storm events in Keokuk County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Keokuk County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4187: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4126: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 31, 2013 | Flood | DR-4119: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).