Economy & Jobs — Cherokee County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments345
Total Employees4,293
Avg Annual Employment4,858
Avg Annual Pay$50,452
Total Annual Wages$245,102,713
Annual Payroll (thousands)$189,516
Unemployment Rate3.2%

Income

Median Household Income$63,638
Poverty Rate13.3%
IRS Returns5,500
Total AGI (thousands)$411,437
Average AGI per Return$74,807

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$88,348,130
Per Capita$7,578
Population Basis11,658

Agriculture

Total Farms29
Land in Farms (acres)33,986
Avg Farm Size (acres)1,172
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants11
Fast Food10
Bars5
Coffee & SnacksN/A