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Wyoming, IA
City in Jones County, Iowa.
Population
525
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,083
ZIP codes
0
Wyoming and its ZIP codes
Wyoming at a glance
- Wyoming is about 19 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,000, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,700 (49% below Iowa) and median rent is $930 a month.
Local data for Wyoming, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wyoming, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,000
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$105,700
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (225), Irish Americans (52), Mexican Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Wyoming.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,841
6,279 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $7,152 per person
How people get to work
Wyoming, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wyoming, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wyoming, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Wyoming
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OnslowCity | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Center JunctionCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Oxford JunctionCity | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| MonmouthCity | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| OlinCity | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| BaldwinCity | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Lost NationCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| ClarenceCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| MorleyCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| TorontoCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| StanwoodCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| LowdenCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| AnamosaCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| MonticelloCity | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| MaquoketaCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| CascadeCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wyoming, IA in?
- Wyoming is in Jones County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Wyoming, IA?
- About 525 people live in Wyoming, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wyoming?
- Nearby places include Onslow (3.4 mi), Center Junction (5.7 mi), Oxford Junction (5.8 mi), Monmouth (6.4 mi), Olin (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023