Environment in Iowa
8 indicators covering environment for Iowa.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -1.78 Percentage change | 2025 | down 142.0% | 1317th |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -1.98 Percentage change | 2025 | down 147.3% | 1453rd |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -7.21 Percentage change | 2024 | down 343.1% | 357th |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -5.33 Percentage change | 2024 | down 291.2% | 522nd |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 2.42 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | down 2.0% | 1496th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 14,873 Square kilometres | 2022 | down 1.6% | 165th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 726.27 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 166.5% | 300th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 369.75 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 175.5% | 240th |