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Keota, IA
City in Keokuk County, Iowa.
Population
891
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,152
ZIP codes
0
Keota and its ZIP codes
Keota at a glance
- Keota is about 20 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,188 a year, 14% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,600 (49% below Iowa) and median rent is $776 a month.
Local data for Keota, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Keota, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,188
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$776/mo
Homeownership
90.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (343), Irish Americans (74), Dutch Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Keokuk County. PPP loans are for Keota.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 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
Keota, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Keota, 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
85° / 12°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keota, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Keota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarperCity | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| KinrossCity | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| West ChesterCity | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| South EnglishCity | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WellmanCity | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| WebsterCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| RichlandCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| North EnglishCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| SigourneyCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| OllieCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| WashingtonCity | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| BrightonCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| KalonaCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| ParnellCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Pleasant PlainCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| KeswickCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Keota, IA in?
- Keota is in Keokuk County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Keota, IA?
- About 891 people live in Keota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Keota?
- Nearby places include Harper (5 mi), Kinross (6.9 mi), West Chester (7.3 mi), South English (9.4 mi), Wellman (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023