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Ackley, IA
City in Hardin County, Iowa.
Population
1,482
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
603
ZIP codes
0
Ackley and its ZIP codes
Ackley at a glance
- Ackley is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,583, 17% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,900 (50% below Iowa) and median rent is $669 a month.
Local data for Ackley, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ackley, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,583
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$103,900
Median rent
$669/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (717), Irish Americans (145), Mexican Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Ackley.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,405
6,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $6,975 per person
How people get to work
Ackley, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ackley, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ackley, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Ackley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AplingtonCity | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| GenevaCity | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Steamboat RockCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| WellsburgCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Iowa FallsCity | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| OwasaCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BradfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| EldoraCity | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| HansellCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ParkersburgCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| DumontCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| HamptonCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| AldenCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| HollandCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BristowCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| StoutCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ackley, IA in?
- Ackley is in Hardin County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Ackley, IA?
- About 1,482 people live in Ackley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ackley?
- Nearby places include Aplington (8.8 mi), Geneva (9.1 mi), Steamboat Rock (10 mi), Wellsburg (10 mi), Iowa Falls (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023