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Packwood, IA
City in Jefferson County, Iowa.
Population
539
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
720
ZIP codes
0
Packwood and its ZIP codes
Packwood at a glance
- Packwood is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,500 a year, 31% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,000 (62% below Iowa) and median rent is $722 a month.
Local data for Packwood, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Packwood, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,500
Poverty rate
0.7%
Median home value
$80,000
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
85.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (191), German Americans (50), Dutch Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Packwood.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,791
7,058 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,917
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $8,052 per person
How people get to work
Packwood, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.7%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit3.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Packwood, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Packwood, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Packwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OllieCity | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| RichlandCity | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| Maharishi Vedic CityCity | 6.5 mi | 3.3 |
| MartinsburgCity | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| BataviaCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| FairfieldCity | 10 mi | 6.6 |
| Pleasant PlainCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| HedrickCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| LibertyvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| HayesvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BrightonCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| AgencyCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| SigourneyCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| HarperCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| EldonCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| KeotaCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Packwood, IA in?
- Packwood is in Jefferson County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Packwood, IA?
- About 539 people live in Packwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Packwood?
- Nearby places include Ollie (4.7 mi), Richland (5.9 mi), Maharishi Vedic City (6.5 mi), Martinsburg (9.4 mi), Batavia (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023