The Town FilesJones County, Iowa
20,896 people. The median home is worth $184,800 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $73,531.
Towns in Jones County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anamosa | 5,450 | $172,600 | $60,650 | 40.9 |
| Monticello | 4,040 | $175,200 | $70,015 | 42.6 |
People and housing
| Jones County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,800 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $784 | $820 |
| Median household income | $73,531 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 42.8 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
6,253 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,095 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 668 storm events in Jones County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jones County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4187: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 31, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4135: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).