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Epworth, IA
City in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Population
1,894
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,066
ZIP codes
0
Epworth and its ZIP codes
Epworth at a glance
- Epworth is about 19 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 176th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $84,271 a year, 12% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,900 (15% above Iowa) and median rent is $951 a month.
Local data for Epworth, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Epworth, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,271
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$239,900
Median rent
$951/mo
Homeownership
84.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (904), Irish Americans (476), Mexican Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dubuque County. PPP loans are for Epworth.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,537
57,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$743M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
How people get to work
Epworth, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Epworth, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
828
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Epworth, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Epworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarleyCity | 4 mi | 1.6 |
| BankstonCity | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| PeostaCity | 4.3 mi | 2.8 |
| GrafCity | 4.4 mi | 0.1 |
| CentraliaCity | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| RickardsvilleCity | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| AsburyCity | 9.9 mi | 3.2 |
| DyersvilleCity | 10 mi | 7 |
| WorthingtonCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| BernardCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| CascadeCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| DurangoCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Holy CrossCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| New ViennaCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| DubuqueCity | 13 mi | 31.3 |
| LuxemburgCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Epworth, IA in?
- Epworth is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Epworth, IA?
- About 1,894 people live in Epworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Epworth?
- Nearby places include Farley (4 mi), Bankston (4.2 mi), Peosta (4.3 mi), Graf (4.4 mi), Centralia (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023