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Iona

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Iona

Total population

13,631

Median home value

$322,800

39.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$66,827

Iona$67k
National$74k
Weather90°F · Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Coordinates26.52°, -81.96°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Iona is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 16,908 at the 2020 census, up from 15,404 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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History & geography

Geography

Iona is located in southwestern Lee County. It is bordered to the west by Punta Rassa, to the east by Harlem Heights, and to the northeast by McGregor. Its northern boundary is the tidal Caloosahatchee River, across which is the city of Cape Coral. The southern edge of the community is Summerlin Road (County Road 869). McGregor Boulevard crosses the community from northeast to southwest. Iona is northeast of the causeway to Sanibel Island and southwest of the center of Fort Myers. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Iona CDP has a total area of , of which are land and , or 35.32%, are water, primarily in the Caloosahatchee River estuary.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
68.6
Median home value
$322,800
Housing units
13,176
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment
2%

Race & ethnicity

White
90.1%
Black
2%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic
3.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
26.5172
Longitude
-81.9608
Water area
3.60 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
90°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Tonight
75°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
Friday
90°F
Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday Night
74°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Saturday
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Iona, FL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
28.8%
Diabetes
9%
Adult obesity
28.6%
Binge drinking
18.9%
Adult smoking
12.2%
No leisure activity
20.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
50
Elementary
26
Middle
8
High
13
Other
3

Largest nearby schools

  • IDA S. BAKER HIGH SCHOOL
    High · CAPE CORAL · 1,933 students · 24.2:1 ratio
  • SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
    High · FORT MYERS · 1,917 students · 23.1:1 ratio
  • FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
    High · FORT MYERS · 1,902 students · 22.9:1 ratio
  • CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL
    High · CAPE CORAL · 1,887 students · 24.5:1 ratio
  • CYPRESS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
    High · FORT MYERS · 1,580 students · 24.3:1 ratio
  • GULF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · CAPE CORAL · 1,231 students · 22:1 ratio
  • LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · FORT MYERS · 1,138 students · 20.7:1 ratio
  • CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · CAPE CORAL · 1,124 students · 19.1:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Recent natural events nearby

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

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Nearest stream gauge

Site
WHISKEY CREEK AT FT. MYERS, FL
Distance
5.8 mi
Streamflow
15.3 cfs
Gage height
3.19 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-17 16:15 UTC.

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • NASA EONET