The Town FilesWarren County, Iowa
54,409 people. The median home is worth $269,600 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $94,588.
Towns in Warren County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola | 15,833 | $237,500 | $75,453 | 35.9 |
| Norwalk | 12,799 | $303,100 | $102,722 | 37.8 |
| Carlisle | 4,160 | $234,300 | $109,191 | 36.3 |
People and housing
| Warren County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,600 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $973 | $820 |
| Median household income | $94,588 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 38.8 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
13,125 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,236 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 961 storm events in Warren County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Warren County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4942: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4386: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4234: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, 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).