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Iowa (United States, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Iowa (United States, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $12.99, median 1 reviews, average rating 4.3 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 21/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $10.24 – $16.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.3 |
| New releases (90 days) | 5% |
| Books on the list | 86 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 0% of the parent category United States (375), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 99% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 1 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- Only 5% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 75% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
Top 10 Iowa best sellers
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Dining Well in Des Moines: A Candid Guide to 30 Restaurants Worth Your Time and Money
by Wini Moranville
- List rank#1
- Price$5.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews9
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Iowa Bucket List: 120 Must-Do Adventures: A Complete Iowa Travel Guide to the American Gothic House, the Bridges of Madison County, the Field of Dreams, the Loess Hills, 6 Regional Road Trips, & Maps
- List rank#2
- Price$14.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews2
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The Miracle Season
by Kathy Bresnahan
- List rank#3
- Price$14.95
- Rating4.8
- Reviews307
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The Little Book of Iowa Facts: Fascinating Things You Never Knew About the Hawkeye State (The Little Book of American Facts Series)
by Jonah Keene
- List rank#4
- Price$2.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews2
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Birds of Iowa Coloring Book
by Jon Martin
- List rank#6
- Price$9.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
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Iowa Road Map - Iowa Road Atlas - Detailed State Map of Iowa (Roadcrest Maps)
- List rank#7
- Price$35.98
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
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Iowa Fun Facts for Kids: The Curious Kid’s Travel Guide to the Hawkeye State (The U.S. States & Territories Fun Facts for Kids Series)
- List rank#8
- Price$9.99
- Reviews-
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A Bountiful Harvest: The Midwestern Farm Photographs of Pete Wettach, 1925-1965 (Bur Oak Book)
by Leslie A. Loveless
- List rank#9
- Price$36
- Rating4.5
- Reviews16
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IOWA STATE PARKS Travel Guide 2026: Exploring Outdoor Beauty, Scenic Trails, Lakes, and Hidden Getaways Across the Heartland
by Clarke H Sawyer
- List rank#10
- Price$13.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
FAQ
Is Iowa a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 21/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 1 reviews and sells for $12.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Iowa?
The median best seller has 1 reviews, and 99% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Iowa best sellers cost?
The median price is $12.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $10.24 and $16.99.
Can new books break into Iowa?
5% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.