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
| Metric | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $11,000 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 6 | 11 |
| 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.
Vetted Iowa Divorce Attorneys
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CashattWarren Family Law
Ames, Iowa
Arenson Law Group PC
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Tyler & Associates PC
Davenport, Iowa