Living in Palo Alto County, Iowa

Palo Alto County is a county in Iowa with a population of around 9,133. The main communities are Emmetsburg, Graettinger, Ruthven.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $580/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $146K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 30°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Palo Alto County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 41 and a predominantly working-class population (25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.