Economy & Jobs — Estherville, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,124 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,200 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,071 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% |
| In Labor Force | 3,201 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 21.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20.5% |
| Retail | 13.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.