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Greene, IA
City in Butler County, Iowa.
Population
1,339
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,173
ZIP codes
0
Greene and its ZIP codes
Greene at a glance
- Greene is about 20 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,335 a year, 25% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,700 (42% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,054 a month.
Local data for Greene, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greene, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,335
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$1,054/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.7%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (635), Irish Americans (147), Filipino Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Greene.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,901
3,676 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $8,355 per person
How people get to work
Greene, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled16.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greene, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
683
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
113
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
35.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greene, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Greene
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Marble RockCity | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| RosevilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.7 |
| BristowCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| AllisonCity | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| AredaleCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| DoughertyCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Charles CityCity | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| RockfordCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| DumontCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| NashuaCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| PlainfieldCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FloydCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| RuddCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Shell RockCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| HansellCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greene, IA in?
- Greene is in Butler County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Greene, IA?
- About 1,339 people live in Greene, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greene?
- Nearby places include Marble Rock (5.5 mi), Roseville (8.5 mi), Bristow (10 mi), Allison (10 mi), Clarksville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023