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Swisher, IA
City in Johnson County, Iowa.
Population
1,182
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,266
ZIP codes
0
Swisher and its ZIP codes
Swisher at a glance
- Swisher is about 22 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $100,577, 34% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,300 (25% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,114 a month.
Local data for Swisher, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Swisher, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,577
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$260,300
Median rent
$1,114/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (358), Irish Americans (177), Mexican Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Swisher.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,505
85,623 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,028
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,013 per person
How people get to work
Swisher, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Swisher, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
801
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
360
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Swisher, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Swisher
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShueyvilleCity | 2.1 mi | 1.9 |
| ElyCity | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| FairfaxCity | 7.2 mi | 3.6 |
| WalfordCity | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| North LibertyCity | 8.1 mi | 9.5 |
| Cedar RapidsCity | 8.6 mi | 74.6 |
| East AmanaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| OxfordCity | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| TiffinCity | 9.6 mi | 4.3 |
| AmanaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| SolonCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| HomesteadCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| BertramCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| CoralvilleCity | 11 mi | 12.7 |
| Middle AmanaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| NorwayCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swisher, IA in?
- Swisher is in Johnson County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Swisher, IA?
- About 1,182 people live in Swisher, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swisher?
- Nearby places include Shueyville (2.1 mi), Ely (6.1 mi), Fairfax (7.2 mi), Walford (7.7 mi), North Liberty (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023