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Holstein, IA

City in Ida County, Iowa.

Population

1,600

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,015

ZIP codes

0

Holstein and its ZIP codes

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Holstein at a glance

  • Holstein is about 18 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $64,115 a year, 15% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,400 (45% below Iowa) and median rent is $848 a month.

Local data for Holstein, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Holstein, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$64,115

Poverty rate

16.8%

Median home value

$114,400

Median rent

$848/mo

Homeownership

75.1%

Bachelor's or higher

34.6%

Median age

37.4

Average commute

13.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (694), Irish Americans (251), Norwegian Americans (113).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ida County. PPP loans are for Holstein.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.6%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,169

3,654 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,265

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$54.9M

FY 2026, $7,831 per person

Ida County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Holstein, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.1%
  • Carpooled10.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home2.1%

Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Holstein, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

520

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

7

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 9°F

33.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Holstein, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.3%

U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

Cities near Holstein

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GalvaCity6.5 mi0.8
CushingCity6.9 mi0.3
Ida GroveCity11 mi2.2
WashtaCity11 mi1
QuimbyCity11 mi0.4
Battle CreekCity12 mi0.6
CorrectionvilleCity12 mi0.6
SchallerCity13 mi1.3
ArthurCity15 mi0.1
AureliaCity17 mi1
PiersonCity17 mi0.5
CherokeeCity17 mi6.8
AltaCity18 mi1.1
AnthonCity18 mi0.7
OdeboltCity19 mi1
DanburyCity20 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Holstein, IA in?
Holstein is in Ida County, Iowa.
What is the population of Holstein, IA?
About 1,600 people live in Holstein, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Holstein?
Nearby places include Galva (6.5 mi), Cushing (6.9 mi), Ida Grove (11 mi), Washta (11 mi), Quimby (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023