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Iowa, LA
Town in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
Population
3,200
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
942
ZIP codes
0
Iowa and its ZIP codes
Iowa at a glance
- Iowa is about 8.8 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,779, close to the Louisiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,200 (15% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,098 a month.
Local data for Iowa, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Iowa, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,779
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$249,200
Median rent
$1,098/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (549), Irish Americans (225), German Americans (192).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calcasieu Parish. PPP loans are for Iowa.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,063
89,310 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.22B
FY 2026, $5,618 per person
How people get to work
Iowa, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled21.1%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Iowa, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
706
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11,641
16.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
69.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iowa, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Iowa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LacassineCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.7 |
| HayesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| FentonVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| WelshTown | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| Lake CharlesCity | 12 mi | 47.5 |
| Moss BluffCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 15.2 |
| GillisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| WestlakeCity | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| RoanokeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| PrienCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| ReevesVillage | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| KinderTown | 20 mi | 5.5 |
| SulphurCity | 20 mi | 11.2 |
| JenningsCity | 21 mi | 10.6 |
| CarlyssCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 11.1 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 23 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iowa, LA in?
- Iowa is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Iowa, LA?
- About 3,200 people live in Iowa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iowa?
- Nearby places include Lacassine (5.6 mi), Hayes (10 mi), Fenton (10 mi), Welsh (12 mi), Lake Charles (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023