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Ionia, IA
City in Chickasaw County, Iowa.
Population
336
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
596
ZIP codes
0
Ionia and its ZIP codes
Ionia at a glance
- Ionia is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Ionia, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chickasaw County. PPP loans are for Ionia.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,026
5,150 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$96,643
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.4M
FY 2026, $7,111 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ionia, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
428
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ionia, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Ionia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BassettCity | 3.4 mi | 0.4 |
| North WashingtonCity | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| NashuaCity | 7.1 mi | 2.9 |
| New HamptonCity | 7.2 mi | 3.4 |
| ColwellCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Charles CityCity | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| Alta VistaCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| FrederikaCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| PlainfieldCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FredericksburgCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| ElmaCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| FloydCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| LawlerCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| RosevilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| TripoliCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| New HavenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ionia, IA in?
- Ionia is in Chickasaw County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Ionia, IA?
- About 336 people live in Ionia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ionia?
- Nearby places include Bassett (3.4 mi), North Washington (6 mi), Nashua (7.1 mi), New Hampton (7.2 mi), Colwell (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023