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Exira, IA
City in Audubon County, Iowa.
Population
705
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
743
ZIP codes
0
Exira and its ZIP codes
Exira at a glance
- Exira is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,344 a year, 37% 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 $636 a month.
Local data for Exira, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Exira, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,344
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$84,700
Median rent
$636/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.2%
Median age
54.5
Average commute
15.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (140), Irish Americans (52), Norwegian Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Audubon County. PPP loans are for Exira.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,541
1,797 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.91M
FY 2026, $9,854 per person
How people get to work
Exira, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Exira, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
417
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
83° / 9°F
35.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Exira, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Exira
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BraytonCity | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| AudubonCity | 8.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Elk HornCity | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| KimballtonCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| AnitaCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| WiotaCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AdairCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| AtlanticCity | 15 mi | 8.3 |
| MarneCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| GrayCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| WalnutCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| CaseyCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Guthrie CenterCity | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| IrwinCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| CumberlandCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Exira, IA in?
- Exira is in Audubon County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Exira, IA?
- About 705 people live in Exira, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Exira?
- Nearby places include Brayton (4.2 mi), Audubon (8.8 mi), Elk Horn (9.4 mi), Kimballton (10 mi), Anita (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023