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Rowan, IA
City in Wright County, Iowa.
Population
186
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
357
ZIP codes
0
Rowan and its ZIP codes
Rowan at a glance
- Rowan is about 6.2 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Rowan, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Rowan.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,116
6,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,026
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.92M
FY 2026, $7,179 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rowan, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rowan, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Rowan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GaltCity | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| AlexanderCity | 5.7 mi | 4.3 |
| DowsCity | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| BelmondCity | 7.8 mi | 2.8 |
| ClarionCity | 9.1 mi | 3.4 |
| CoulterCity | 9.2 mi | 2.5 |
| LatimerCity | 9.5 mi | 2.4 |
| PopejoyCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| MeserveyCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| GoodellCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ThorntonCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| BradfordCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| WilliamsCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| HamptonCity | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| ChapinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| KanawhaCity | 18 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rowan, IA in?
- Rowan is in Wright County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Rowan, IA?
- About 186 people live in Rowan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rowan?
- Nearby places include Galt (4.3 mi), Alexander (5.7 mi), Dows (6.2 mi), Belmond (7.8 mi), Clarion (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023