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Klemme, IA

City in Hancock County, Iowa.

Population

544

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,088

ZIP codes

0

Klemme and its ZIP codes

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Klemme at a glance

  • Klemme is about 19 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $59,256 a year, 21% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,900 (63% below Iowa) and median rent is $477 a month.

Local data for Klemme, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Klemme, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,256

Poverty rate

13.4%

Median home value

$77,900

Median rent

$477/mo

Homeownership

90.3%

Bachelor's or higher

11.2%

Median age

41.5

Average commute

25.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (290), Mexican Americans (66), Irish Americans (54).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Klemme.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,989

5,761 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,162

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$107M

FY 2026, $9,878 per person

Hancock County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone83.3%
  • Carpooled9.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home4.8%

Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Klemme, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

498

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

6

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 6°F

34.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Klemme, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.9%

U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.1%

U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities near Klemme

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GoodellCity6 mi0.4
GarnerCity6.3 mi2.1
DuncanCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.8
MeserveyCity9.2 mi1.5
VenturaCity11 mi1.8
KanawhaCity11 mi2
BelmondCity11 mi2.8
ThorntonCity12 mi1.2
BrittCity12 mi1.3
MillerCensus-designated place12 mi2.1
HayfieldCensus-designated place12 mi1
Clear LakeCity14 mi10.8
SwaledaleCity15 mi0.2
HutchinsCensus-designated place15 mi0.3
AlexanderCity15 mi4.3
BurchinalCensus-designated place17 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Klemme, IA in?
Klemme is in Hancock County, Iowa.
What is the population of Klemme, IA?
About 544 people live in Klemme, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Klemme?
Nearby places include Goodell (6 mi), Garner (6.3 mi), Duncan (8.4 mi), Meservey (9.2 mi), Ventura (11 mi).

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