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Hawarden, IA
City in Sioux County, Iowa.
Population
2,658
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
960
ZIP codes
0
Hawarden and its ZIP codes
Hawarden at a glance
- Hawarden is about 17 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 138th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $74,167, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 (34% below Iowa) and median rent is $933 a month.
Local data for Hawarden, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hawarden, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,167
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$136,300
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (967), German Americans (579), Dutch Americans (235).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sioux County. PPP loans are for Hawarden.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,985
23,005 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $5,600 per person
How people get to work
Hawarden, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hawarden, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
958
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
151
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
29.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hawarden, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Crime in Hawarden
Hawarden Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 77
- per 100,000 people · 32% of the IA rate
- Property crime
- 383
- per 100,000 people · 32% of the IA rate
Cities near Hawarden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChatsworthCity | 6 mi | 0.5 |
| Alcester, SDCity | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| IretonCity | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| Hudson, SDTown | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| CraigCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| AkronCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| MauriceCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Fairview, SDTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Beresford, SDCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| StrubleCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Sioux CenterCity | 17 mi | 6.4 |
| BrunsvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Rock ValleyCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| WestfieldCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Richland, SDCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| InwoodCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hawarden, IA in?
- Hawarden is in Sioux County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Hawarden, IA?
- About 2,658 people live in Hawarden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hawarden?
- Nearby places include Chatsworth (6 mi), Alcester, SD (7.4 mi), Ireton (8.4 mi), Hudson, SD (9.1 mi), Craig (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023