Economy & Jobs — Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments1,369
Total Employees19,904
Avg Annual Employment23,531
Avg Annual Pay$54,949
Total Annual Wages$1,292,994,064
Annual Payroll (thousands)$949,883
Unemployment Rate3.0%

Income

Median Household Income$63,149
Poverty Rate9.3%
IRS Returns20,110
Total AGI (thousands)$1,568,385
Average AGI per Return$77,990

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$332,316,989
Per Capita$7,706
Population Basis43,127

Agriculture

Total Farms303
Land in Farms (acres)203,979
Avg Farm Size (acres)673
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants42
Fast Food42
Bars7
Coffee & Snacks15