Iowa Bankruptcy Statistics

Chapter 13 data from the FJC Integrated Database, FY 2008-2024. All figures derived from public federal court records.

9,010

Ch.13 Cases Filed

51.9%

Dismissal Rate

2,625

Prior Filers

34.7%

Prior Filer Discharge Rate

Federal District(s)

3,358

Discharges Granted

Districts in Iowa

District	Cases Filed	Dismissal Rate	Prior Filers	Prior Discharge Rate	Screening Status
N.D. Iowa	2,412	52.1%	713	34.4%	Screen this district
S.D. Iowa	6,598	51.8%	1,912	34.8%	Screen this district

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