Track current and weekly average certificate of deposit APYs across all products in Iowa, view interactive rate trend charts, and compare IA APYs against the national average.
CD APYs in Iowa fell by -0.051 this week, bringing the current 12-Month CD average APY down to 2.598%. Savers in IA are seeing slightly reduced yields compared to last week, when the average stood at 2.649%.
At 2.598%, Iowa's 12-Month CD APY sits -0.238 below the current national average of 2.836%. Savers in IA may find better yields by comparing online offerings or considering national institutions.
The 6-Month CD APY in Iowa currently averages 2.111%, compared to 2.584% last week. Savers weighing a shorter term should note that 6-Month CDs typically offer lower APYs than 12-Month CDs but provide more flexibility to access funds sooner.
The Iowa certificate of deposit rate averages displayed on this page are calculated from 740 verified CD rate quotes collected across 74 banks and credit unions actively operating in Iowa. Our proprietary systems collect and verify deposit rates daily — tracking what real licensed institutions are actually offering to depositors, not promotional teaser rates.
Unlike comparison sites that show only a handful of institutions, MonitorBankRates maintains a continuously updated certificate of deposit rate database spanning community banks, regional lenders, national institutions, and credit unions across Iowa. This scale allows us to calculate averages that reflect the full deposit landscape — not just the most aggressive advertisers — giving savers, journalists, and financial professionals a more accurate benchmark for what APYs actually look like in IA.
Data reflects average APYs offered by licensed institutions operating in IA. Last Updated: April 25, 2026
Weekly average APYs across all CD terms. Hover over the chart to see exact APYs for each week.
Iowa CD rate averages compiled from 740 current CD rates across 74 banks and credit unions operating in IA — updated daily.
As of Apr 25, 2026 • Data provided by MonitorBankRates.com
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