Veterans in Iowa

Iowa Veterans make a big difference in our lives and in our economies. Explore more data at the Iowa Data Center website.

177k

Iowa Veterans, or about 5.5% of the population.

~$2.6B

Yearly economic impact of Iowa veterans.

$45,000

Average individual income of Iowa veterans, as of 2022.

75%

Iowa veterans vote. They're also more likely to run for office, give to charity, and volunteer.

47,000

Iowa vets experience disability. Fewer than 97% of working age vets are employed.

1/3

Iowa veterans live in a rural area.