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Iowa Colony.
About
Life in Iowa Colony
Iowa Colony is a community of 11,028 people in Texas. The median household income is $144,092, and median home values are around $405,700. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Iowa Colony at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
9.3%
Broadband Internet
98.7%
of households
Population Growth
+152.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Iowa Colony: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Iowa Colony, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.5%), and 14.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.6%
of residents
65 and Older
7.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.3%
of households
Married Couples
61.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.09
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Iowa Colony
In Iowa Colony, home values are 43% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
0.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
0.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,281
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
96.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2015
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $333,583 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Iowa Colony
Unemployment in Brazoria County, which includes Iowa Colony, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Iowa Colony: Brazoria County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brazoria County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Iowa Colony is about 3% of Brazoria County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Iowa Colony Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute35.6 min avg
How Iowa Colony residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Iowa Colony, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 28% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 69% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Iowa Colony runs 69% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
102.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
732.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Iowa Colony Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brazoria County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brazoria County, which includes Iowa Colony, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 10 | Drought | $21,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $885,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Funnel Cloud | $7,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Brazoria County, county-wide
Iowa Colony is about 3% of Brazoria County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brazoria County, which includes Iowa Colony, is typically good — 295 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
295
per year
Moderate Days
62
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Brazoria County, county-wide
Iowa Colony is about 3% of Brazoria County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Iowa Colony has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
101
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
6
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 46°F | 3.63" |
| Feb | 68°F | 50°F | 2.94" |
| Mar | 74°F | 55°F | 2.84" |
| Apr | 80°F | 62°F | 3.67" |
| May | 86°F | 70°F | 5.13" |
| Jun | 91°F | 75°F | 5.21" |
| Jul | 93°F | 76°F | 4.21" |
| Aug | 94°F | 76°F | 5.63" |
| Sep | 90°F | 72°F | 5.40" |
| Oct | 83°F | 63°F | 5.77" |
| Nov | 73°F | 54°F | 4.21" |
| Dec | 66°F | 48°F | 4.68" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Iowa Colony
Uninsured
8.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Iowa Colony's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Pearland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Iowa Colony
Iowa Colony's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 49.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
49.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Iowa Colony (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 3,342 students · in-state tuition $1,906 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,073 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 94 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Iowa Colony
Iowa Colony has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (94 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
94 mi awayCities Near Iowa Colony
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Iowa Colony?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Iowa Colony FAQ
Is Iowa Colony, Texas safe?⌄
Iowa Colony's violent crime rate was 103 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 733 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Iowa Colony, Texas?⌄
Brazoria County, which includes Iowa Colony, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Iowa Colony, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Iowa Colony is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from