Wiota, IA, 2020
Wiota’s story
154 years in pictures
Census counts: 110 in 1880, a peak of 246 in 1940, 91 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1971 on.
- 1872Wiota is settled
WiotaIA
A town of 92, settled in 1872.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
92
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Typical home
$203K
+9.4% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
69.0
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Wiota a good place to live?
Wiota’s median age is 69 years, above both Iowa’s towns (38.7 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Wiota. Wiota has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
92 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wiota: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wiota, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWiota Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wiota’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCass County AuditorCass County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5027450274 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wiota.
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Wiota
A winter brings about 27 inches of snow, with January nights at 12° and July afternoons at 85°.
27″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–34°
Spring38–61°
Summer61–83°
Fall39–63°
Oct 2
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
More of Wiota’s households live in a home they own than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
Zillow values the typical Wiota home at about $203,000, up 9.4% in a year, 14% below the Iowa typical home.
$203KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wiota$203K
Iowa$237K
+9.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Wiota is drought, at a high overall level
The FEMA risk score for Wiota comes to 62 of 100, above both the Iowa town median (40 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). 34% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from drought, followed by inland flooding at 23%. Federal aid has come to Wiota households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2010.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingCold waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Wiota stands out in Iowa and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Wiota. 17% of Wiota adults have diabetes. The town beats the Iowa average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| Wiota | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
4 better17 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Wiota | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.3% | 20.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.9% | 6.9% |
Cass County Memorial Hospital
5.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wiota
16pages on Wiota
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wiota; the nearest are
Southwestern Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Creston34.7 mi$8,064 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterUniversity or college · Public · Omaha, NE57.3 mi
About 0 of every 100 Wiota residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Wiota
City in Iowa, USA
Wiota is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States. The population was 91 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,217 ft
- ZIP code
- 50274
Questions about Wiota
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wiota, IA a good place to live?
Wiota has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.