Economy & Jobs — Fayette County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments521
Total Employees5,212
Avg Annual Employment6,964
Avg Annual Pay$48,847
Total Annual Wages$340,163,585
Annual Payroll (thousands)$214,823
Unemployment Rate3.7%

Income

Median Household Income$56,043
Poverty Rate11.8%
IRS Returns8,570
Total AGI (thousands)$564,523
Average AGI per Return$65,872

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$142,034,385
Per Capita$7,280
Population Basis19,509

Agriculture

Total Farms1,153
Land in Farms (acres)429,271
Avg Farm Size (acres)372
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants17
Fast Food10
Bars5
Coffee & SnacksN/A