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Pomeroy, IA

City in Calhoun County, Iowa.

Population

542

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

264

ZIP codes

0

Pomeroy and its ZIP codes

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Pomeroy at a glance

  • Pomeroy is about 4.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $53,542 a year, 29% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,200 (66% below Iowa) and median rent is $645 a month.

Local data for Pomeroy, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pomeroy, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$53,542

Poverty rate

13.1%

Median home value

$70,200

Median rent

$645/mo

Homeownership

84.5%

Bachelor's or higher

19.4%

Median age

41.6

Average commute

25.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (214), Irish Americans (50), Swedish Americans (44).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Pomeroy.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,275

2,741 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,019

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$76.08M

FY 2026, $7,664 per person

Calhoun County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone77.9%
  • Carpooled9.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.8%

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

Environment and hazard risk

Pomeroy, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

565

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

3

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 8°F

33.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pomeroy, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.5%

U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts

Diabetes

14.2%

U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Cities near Pomeroy

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
JolleyCity5.4 mi0.1
Twin LakesCensus-designated place5.7 mi1.3
PalmerCity6.6 mi0.4
MansonCity7.2 mi3.2
FondaCity8.8 mi1
Rockwell CityCity11 mi4.2
PocahontasCity13 mi2
LyttonCity13 mi0.2
KnierimCity13 mi1
VarinaCity13 mi0.2
BarnumCity16 mi0.4
NewellCity17 mi1.3
ClareCity17 mi0.5
Gilmore CityCity17 mi1.2
SomersCity17 mi0.3
RinardCity18 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pomeroy, IA in?
Pomeroy is in Calhoun County, Iowa.
What is the population of Pomeroy, IA?
About 542 people live in Pomeroy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pomeroy?
Nearby places include Jolley (5.4 mi), Twin Lakes (5.7 mi), Palmer (6.6 mi), Manson (7.2 mi), Fonda (8.8 mi).

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