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Hedrick, IA
City in Keokuk County, Iowa.
Population
913
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
586
ZIP codes
0
Hedrick and its ZIP codes
Hedrick at a glance
- Hedrick is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,500 a year, 10% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,600 (62% below Iowa) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Hedrick, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hedrick, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,500
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$79,600
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (323), Irish Americans (82), Dutch Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Keokuk County. PPP loans are for Hedrick.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,571
2,280 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,399
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.1M
FY 2026, $6,287 per person
How people get to work
Hedrick, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hedrick, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
421
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 14°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hedrick, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Hedrick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MartinsburgCity | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| FremontCity | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| HayesvilleCity | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| KirkvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| DeltaCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| OttumwaCity | 11 mi | 16.1 |
| OllieCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| AgencyCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| PackwoodCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| SigourneyCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| ChillicotheCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Rose HillCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BataviaCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Keomah VillageCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| What CheerCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| RichlandCity | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hedrick, IA in?
- Hedrick is in Keokuk County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Hedrick, IA?
- About 913 people live in Hedrick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hedrick?
- Nearby places include Martinsburg (3 mi), Fremont (7.1 mi), Hayesville (7.2 mi), Kirkville (10 mi), Delta (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023