Divorce Statistics in Iowa

Last updated: 2023 data

Key Divorce Statistics for Iowa (2023)

Divorce Rate

1.9 per 1,000

Marriage Rate

5.2 per 1,000

Annual Filings

5,700

Median Cost (Uncontested)

$3,000

Median Cost (Contested)

$11,000

Median Attorney Hourly Rate

$300/hr

Median Duration

6 months

Family Law Attorneys

228

Attorneys per 100K Population

7.1

Population

3,230,078

Median Marriage Duration

8 years

Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Iowa (2023)

Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data

Divorce Cost Comparison in Iowa

Median attorney hourly rate: $300/hr

US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)

Iowa vs. National Average

Comparison of Iowa divorce statistics against national averages
MetricIowaNational Average
Divorce Rate (per 1,000)1.92.4
Median Uncontested Cost$3,000$7,500
Median Contested Cost$11,000N/A
Median Duration (Months)611
Attorneys per 100K7.1

Data Sources & Methodology

Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.