Divorce Statistics in Iowa
Last updated: · Reviewed every 3 months · 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
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate (2023)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data
Divorce Cost Comparison
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
2013
3.30
2022
2.40
Change
-0.90
Iowa vs. National Average
| Metric | Iowa | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1.9 | 2.4 | 21% lower |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,000 | $7,500 | 60% lower |
| Median Contested Cost | $11,000 | — | — |
| Median Duration (Months) | 6 | 11 | 45% lower |
| Attorneys per 100K | 7.1 | — | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
- CDC NVSS Stats of the States — Iowa (2023)
- CDC NVSS State Divorce Rates 1990–2023 (2023)
- U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau SIPP — Number, Timing, and Duration of Marriages and Divorces (2016)
- Iowa Judicial Branch Annual Report (2023)
Methodology
Rates calculated per 1,000 population using Census population estimates. Cost figures represent median values from attorney surveys and court fee schedules. All data verified against primary .gov sources where available.
Vetted Iowa Divorce Attorneys
Each city on Divorce.law has one personally vetted exclusive attorney.
CashattWarren Family Law
Ames, Iowa
Arenson Law Group PC
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Tyler & Associates PC
Davenport, Iowa
Related Iowa Resources
All data sourced from official government statistics with full citations.
Statistics are updated annually and reviewed quarterly for accuracy.