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Britt, IA
City in Hancock County, Iowa.
Population
1,882
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,405
ZIP codes
0
Britt and its ZIP codes
Britt at a glance
- Britt is about 24 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 180th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $72,943, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,900 (51% below Iowa) and median rent is $774 a month.
Local data for Britt, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Britt, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,943
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$101,900
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (674), Irish Americans (217), Norwegian Americans (202).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Britt.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,989
5,761 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $9,878 per person
How people get to work
Britt, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Britt, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Britt, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Britt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HutchinsCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| DuncanCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.8 |
| HayfieldCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| Crystal LakeCity | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| WesleyCity | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| GarnerCity | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| WodenCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| CorwithCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| KanawhaCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| MillerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| KlemmeCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Forest CityCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| St. BenedictCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| SextonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| TitonkaCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| GoodellCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Britt, IA in?
- Britt is in Hancock County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Britt, IA?
- About 1,882 people live in Britt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Britt?
- Nearby places include Hutchins (4.4 mi), Duncan (4.9 mi), Hayfield (7.7 mi), Crystal Lake (8.5 mi), Wesley (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023