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Pella, IA

Founded 1847Marion CountyElev. 270 m
Population
10,624
Median home
$259,600
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Pella

Pella is home to roughly 10,624 residents. Pella was founded in 1847 and sits in Marion County. The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $81,201. Homes carry a median value of $259,600, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (93%). Around 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,624
Median age
35.1
Median household income
$81,201
Per-capita income
$42,262
Poverty rate
4.4%
High-school grad or higher
95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
Unemployment
1.1%
Avg. commute
13.4 min
Work from home
6.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White93%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Black0.7%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.4%
Sales & office17.7%
Service16.4%
Production, transportation & material moving16%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$259,600
Median gross rent
$1,041/mo
Owner-occupied
62.6%
Median year built
1977
Households
4,009
Avg. household size
2.31

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Pella has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading82%
Math92%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Pella High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jefferson IntermediateMiddleGrades 4–6
Pella Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3
Madison Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime78% below national
Pella83
Iowa280
United States386
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime55% below national
Pella873
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 33% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Pella Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Pella.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Marion County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Pella is in Marion County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Pella was founded in 1847 and sits in Marion County. Elevation ~270 m.

Map of Pella
Pella, IA
Where Pella is
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Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Van Loon, Dirk, HouseScholte, Dominie Henry P., HouseVan Asch, William, House--Huibert Debooy Commercial RoomVan Spanckeren, B. H. and J. H. H., Row HousesChicago, Rock Island and Pacific Passenger Depot--PellaPella Opera HouseEast Amsterdam SchoolVander Wilt, Dirk and Cornelia J., Cottage
Notable people from Pella
John HospersDave KeuningMorgan EarpCyrenus ColeWilliam Leighton CarssWarren EarpAndy ThompsonKory DeHaanEdward Owings TowneNorman Roorda
People searches in Pella
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Nearby cities
Oskaloosa (16 mi)Newton (21 mi)Grinnell (25 mi)Altoona (33 mi)Pleasant Hill (33 mi)Indianola (34 mi)

Common questions

Pella — frequently asked

What is the population of Pella, Iowa?
Pella has a population of about 10,624, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pella?
The median home value in Pella is $259,600, and the median gross rent is $1,041/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pella safe? What is the crime rate?
Pella Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 83 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pella face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Marion County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Pella?
Pella has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pella?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Pella. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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