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Audubon, IA
City in Audubon County, Iowa.
Population
2,130
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,101
ZIP codes
0
Audubon and its ZIP codes
Audubon at a glance
- Audubon is about 19 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 159th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $39,816 a year, 47% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,700 (53% below Iowa) and median rent is $664 a month.
Local data for Audubon, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Audubon, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,816
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$97,700
Median rent
$664/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (777), Irish Americans (161), Dutch Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Audubon County. PPP loans are for Audubon.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,541
1,797 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.9M
FY 2026, $9,854 per person
How people get to work
Audubon, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.4%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Audubon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
417
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
83° / 9°F
35.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Audubon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Audubon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ExiraCity | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| GrayCity | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| KimballtonCity | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Elk HornCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BraytonCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| TempletonCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| DedhamCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| IrwinCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| ManningCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Coon RapidsCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| AspinwallCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| KirkmanCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WilleyCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| HalburCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| ManillaCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Audubon, IA in?
- Audubon is in Audubon County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Audubon, IA?
- About 2,130 people live in Audubon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Audubon?
- Nearby places include Exira (8.8 mi), Gray (9.3 mi), Kimballton (9.6 mi), Elk Horn (11 mi), Brayton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023