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Sutherland, IA

City in O'Brien County, Iowa.

Population

629

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

740

ZIP codes

0

Sutherland and its ZIP codes

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Sutherland at a glance

  • Sutherland is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,469, 26% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,200 (51% below Iowa) and median rent is $581 a month.

Local data for Sutherland, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sutherland, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,469

Poverty rate

13.9%

Median home value

$101,200

Median rent

$581/mo

Homeownership

79.8%

Bachelor's or higher

15.5%

Median age

51.5

Average commute

21.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (260), Dutch Americans (72), Irish Americans (35).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for O'Brien County. PPP loans are for Sutherland.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.4%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,710

6,559 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$67,449

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$101M

FY 2026, $7,130 per person

O'Brien County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone83.9%
  • Carpooled8.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle2.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
  • Worked from home2.1%

Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sutherland, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

721

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

5

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 9°F

31.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sutherland, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.1%

U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

Cities near Sutherland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CalumetCity3.5 mi0.3
LarrabeeCity8.2 mi0.1
PetersonCity8.7 mi0.5
PaullinaCity9.4 mi0.9
PrimgharCity10 mi1.4
RoyalCity12 mi0.3
Linn GroveCity14 mi0.6
HartleyCity14 mi1.3
MeridenCity14 mi0.1
CleghornCity16 mi0.2
EverlyCity16 mi1
RossieCity16 mi0.1
ArcherCity16 mi0.1
CherokeeCity16 mi6.8
SanbornCity16 mi1.9
GreenvilleCity18 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sutherland, IA in?
Sutherland is in O'Brien County, Iowa.
What is the population of Sutherland, IA?
About 629 people live in Sutherland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sutherland?
Nearby places include Calumet (3.5 mi), Larrabee (8.2 mi), Peterson (8.7 mi), Paullina (9.4 mi), Primghar (10 mi).

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