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Correctionville, IA

City in Woodbury County, Iowa.

Population

761

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,267

ZIP codes

0

Correctionville and its ZIP codes

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Correctionville at a glance

  • Correctionville is about 22 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $50,192 a year, 33% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,700 (59% below Iowa) and median rent is $850 a month.

Local data for Correctionville, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Correctionville, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,192

Poverty rate

15.2%

Median home value

$84,700

Median rent

$850/mo

Homeownership

88.4%

Bachelor's or higher

14.0%

Median age

33.3

Average commute

29.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (248), Mexican Americans (166), Irish Americans (70).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodbury County. PPP loans are for Correctionville.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,218

50,924 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,344

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$660M

FY 2026, $6,234 per person

Woodbury County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Correctionville, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.9%
  • Carpooled15.8%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.2%

Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Correctionville, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,052

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

173

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 9°F

33.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Correctionville, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.9%

U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Cities near Correctionville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CushingCity5.6 mi0.3
PiersonCity6.2 mi0.5
AnthonCity7.5 mi0.7
WashtaCity7.7 mi1
KingsleyCity12 mi1.6
HolsteinCity12 mi1.6
QuimbyCity13 mi0.4
MovilleCity14 mi0.9
Battle CreekCity15 mi0.6
OtoCity15 mi0.3
DanburyCity17 mi0.4
Climbing HillCensus-designated place18 mi1.3
Ida GroveCity18 mi2.2
GalvaCity19 mi0.8
SmithlandCity19 mi0.3
LawtonCity20 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Correctionville, IA in?
Correctionville is in Woodbury County, Iowa.
What is the population of Correctionville, IA?
About 761 people live in Correctionville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Correctionville?
Nearby places include Cushing (5.6 mi), Pierson (6.2 mi), Anthon (7.5 mi), Washta (7.7 mi), Kingsley (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023