Housing by town in Chickasaw County, Iowa
Chickasaw County, Iowa has 8 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $738 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $630 in 2015–2019 (+17.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Nashua has the highest median gross rent ($756) and Ionia the lowest ($533).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $738 (±$60)
- Households that rent
- 19.1%
- Median household income
- $75,675
- Places
- 8
Cities, towns and townships in Chickasaw County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista | $640 | 31.0% | $44,500 | $68,200 | $908 |
| Bassett | — | 2.5% | $62,895 | $90,800 | — |
| Fredericksburg | $735 | 25.6% | $65,313 | $201,300 | $1,543 |
| Ionia | $533 | 17.9% | $73,945 | $95,700 | $1,214 |
| Lawler | $621 | 19.6% | $65,833 | $117,100 | $1,378 |
| Nashua | $756 | 19.2% | $66,597 | $129,600 | $1,673 |
| New Hampton | $743 | 30.0% | $62,870 | $167,700 | $1,945 |
| North Washington | — | 6.4% | $71,964 | $135,000 | $1,321 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,550 | $34,200 | $54,750 |
| 2 people | $23,450 | $39,100 | $62,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,000 | $70,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,850 | $78,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,800 | $84,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,700 | $90,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,600 | $96,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
How the places in Chickasaw County rank across Iowa
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Crime reported to police in Chickasaw County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 77 | 23 | 197 | 11,653 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 60 | 20 | 172 | 11,595 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chickasaw County recorded 7 violent and 20 property crimes, 60 and 172 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Chickasaw County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office | 8,176 | 6 | 17 |
| New Hampton Police Department | 3,419 | 1 | 3 |
ZIP codes in Chickasaw County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50659 | 5,688 | $737 | $206,900 | $78,153 | 22.1% |
| 50658 | 2,450 | $766 | $155,100 | $71,936 | 19.5% |
| 50630 | 1,372 | $730 | $198,900 | $71,518 | 21.2% |
| 50645 | 1,193 | $924 | $114,600 | $64,408 | 9.8% |
| 52154 | 592 | $621 | $156,100 | $58,393 | 16.6% |
| 50603 | 555 | $640 | $122,700 | $74,271 | 13.4% |
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Questions about Chickasaw County
What is the crime rate in Chickasaw County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chickasaw County recorded 60 violent and 172 property crimes per 100,000 residents (7 violent and 20 property crimes in all).
Which place in Chickasaw County has the highest rent?
Nashua has the highest median gross rent, $756 (±$181) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Chickasaw County has the lowest rent?
Ionia has the lowest median gross rent, $533 (±$233) a month.
What is the median rent in Chickasaw County, Iowa?
The median gross rent in Chickasaw County is $738 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chickasaw County, Iowa
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chickasaw County, Iowa
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Chickasaw County, IA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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