Economy & Jobs — Cherokee County, Iowa
Employment
| Total Establishments | 345 |
| Total Employees | 4,293 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 4,858 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $50,452 |
| Total Annual Wages | $245,102,713 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $189,516 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $63,638 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| IRS Returns | 5,500 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $411,437 |
| Average AGI per Return | $74,807 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $88,348,130 |
| Per Capita | $7,578 |
| Population Basis | 11,658 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 29 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 33,986 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 1,172 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 11 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Coffee & Snacks | N/A |