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Algona, IA
City in Kossuth County, Iowa.
Population
5,377
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,160
ZIP codes
0
Algona and its ZIP codes
Algona at a glance
- Algona is about 20 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 78th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $56,040, 25% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,800 (23% below Iowa) and median rent is $885 a month.
Local data for Algona, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Algona, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,040
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$885/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
11.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,415), Irish Americans (743), Norwegian Americans (408).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kossuth County. PPP loans are for Algona.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,948
6,481 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,674
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $8,803 per person
How people get to work
Algona, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 11.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Algona, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
727
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Algona, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Algona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IrvingtonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| SextonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.2 |
| St. BenedictCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| BurtCity | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| WhittemoreCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Lone RockCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| WesleyCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Lu VerneCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| West BendCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| LivermoreCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| FentonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| OttosenCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| BodeCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| TitonkaCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| CorwithCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Algona, IA in?
- Algona is in Kossuth County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Algona, IA?
- About 5,377 people live in Algona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Algona?
- Nearby places include Irvington (4.5 mi), Sexton (6.9 mi), St. Benedict (8.7 mi), Burt (8.8 mi), Whittemore (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023