1,980
Total Ch.13 Filings
69.9%
Avg Dismissal Rate
2
Federal Districts
40
Est. 1328(f) Violations
Iowa is served by 2 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 1,980 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 69.9% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.D. Iowa | 1,387 | 69.2% | 33.8% | 18.2% | 28 |
| N.D. Iowa | 593 | 71.4% | 33.2% | 18.4% | 12 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Iowa bankruptcy exemptions
- All OBP News & Analysis
Methodology: Data sourced from the Federal Judicial Center Integrated Database (FJC IDB), covering Chapter 13 cases filed in federal fiscal years 2020-2024. Weighted averages are calculated using filing volume as weights. This analysis was conducted by the Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team.