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Ainsworth, IA
City in Washington County, Iowa.
Population
633
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,716
ZIP codes
0
Ainsworth and its ZIP codes
Ainsworth at a glance
- Ainsworth is about 30 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,333, 9% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,400 (43% below Iowa) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Ainsworth, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ainsworth, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,333
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$118,400
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (149), German Americans (132), Norwegian Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Ainsworth.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,644
8,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $7,058 per person
How people get to work
Ainsworth, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ainsworth, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ainsworth, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Ainsworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CotterCity | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| CrawfordsvilleCity | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| WashingtonCity | 7.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Columbus CityCity | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Columbus JunctionCity | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| OldsCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| FredoniaCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| WaylandCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| CoppockCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ConesvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| WinfieldCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| SwedesburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| RiversideCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| West ChesterCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Lone TreeCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| KalonaCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ainsworth, IA in?
- Ainsworth is in Washington County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Ainsworth, IA?
- About 633 people live in Ainsworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ainsworth?
- Nearby places include Cotter (4.8 mi), Crawfordsville (5.5 mi), Washington (7.1 mi), Columbus City (9.6 mi), Columbus Junction (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023