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Boone, IA
City in Boone County, Iowa.
Population
12,424
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,359
ZIP codes
0
Boone and its ZIP codes
Boone at a glance
- Boone is about 24 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $69,222 a year, 8% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,000 (17% below Iowa) and median rent is $831 a month.
Local data for Boone, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boone, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,222
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$173,000
Median rent
$831/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,717), Irish Americans (1,558), Norwegian Americans (1,378).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Boone.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,858
8,838 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$182M
FY 2026, $6,808 per person
How people get to work
Boone, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boone, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
720
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 9°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boone, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Boone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LutherCity | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| FraserCity | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| OgdenCity | 7.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Pilot MoundCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| MadridCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| GilbertCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| KelleyCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| BeaverCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodwardCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| BerkleyCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BoxholmCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| AmesCity | 14 mi | 28.2 |
| StratfordCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| SlaterCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| BoutonCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| SheldahlCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boone, IA in?
- Boone is in Boone County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Boone, IA?
- About 12,424 people live in Boone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boone?
- Nearby places include Luther (6.8 mi), Fraser (6.8 mi), Ogden (7.6 mi), Pilot Mound (10 mi), Madrid (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023