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Humeston, IA

City in Wayne County, Iowa.

Population

551

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

883

ZIP codes

0

Humeston and its ZIP codes

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Humeston at a glance

  • Humeston is about 15 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $58,836 a year, 22% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,100 (60% below Iowa) and median rent is $542 a month.

Local data for Humeston, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Humeston, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$58,836

Poverty rate

16.0%

Median home value

$83,100

Median rent

$542/mo

Homeownership

72.2%

Bachelor's or higher

26.5%

Median age

44.7

Average commute

25.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (131), Irish Americans (96), Dominican Americans (18).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Humeston.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,073

2,023 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,173

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$43.6M

FY 2026, $6,716 per person

Wayne County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone70.4%
  • Carpooled19.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked6.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Humeston, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

433

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

July high / Jan low

86° / 13°F

39.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Humeston, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.4%

U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 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 Humeston

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Le RoyCity5.1 mi0.4
DerbyCity5.3 mi0.3
Garden GroveCity6.2 mi0.7
MillertonCity10 mi0.3
WoodburnCity12 mi0.6
CorydonCity12 mi1.4
LucasCity12 mi1
AllertonCity12 mi1.2
WeldonCity13 mi0.2
CharitonCity15 mi3.8
Van WertCity15 mi0.4
ClioCity16 mi0.7
LeonCity16 mi3.1
RussellCity18 mi1
OsceolaCity18 mi8
LinevilleCity19 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Humeston, IA in?
Humeston is in Wayne County, Iowa.
What is the population of Humeston, IA?
About 551 people live in Humeston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Humeston?
Nearby places include Le Roy (5.1 mi), Derby (5.3 mi), Garden Grove (6.2 mi), Millerton (10 mi), Woodburn (12 mi).

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