Economy & Jobs — Garrison, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,313 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,883 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% |
| In Labor Force | 145 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 17.4% |
| Retail | 16.8% |
| Arts Food | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Bars | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.