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Coon Rapids, IA
City in Carroll County, Iowa.
Population
1,467
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
823
ZIP codes
0
Coon Rapids and its ZIP codes
Coon Rapids at a glance
- Coon Rapids is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,012, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,100 (36% below Iowa) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Coon Rapids, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coon Rapids, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,012
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$134,100
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (557), Irish Americans (165), Mexican Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Coon Rapids.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,350
10,938 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,790
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $7,780 per person
How people get to work
Coon Rapids, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coon Rapids, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
33.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coon Rapids, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Coon Rapids
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BayardCity | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| DedhamCity | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| WilleyCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| ScrantonCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| RalstonCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| GliddenCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| BagleyCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| TempletonCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| GrayCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| CarrollCity | 16 mi | 6 |
| Guthrie CenterCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| AudubonCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| HalburCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| LidderdaleCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| YaleCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| JeffersonCity | 18 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coon Rapids, IA in?
- Coon Rapids is in Carroll County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Coon Rapids, IA?
- About 1,467 people live in Coon Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coon Rapids?
- Nearby places include Bayard (6.4 mi), Dedham (7.8 mi), Willey (10 mi), Scranton (12 mi), Ralston (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023