St. Lucas: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in St. Lucas center on a median $104,375 (1.7× higher than Fayette County median $60,165; 1.4× higher than Iowa median $75,837), with homes at a median value of $134,400. The surrounding county supports 6,964 jobs (avg $48,847).
- $65,872 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $104,375 — above the Iowa median ($75,836). Poverty rate 5.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $8,570 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $564,523 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $65,872 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $85,463 |
| Median Household Income | $104,375 (vs Iowa $75,837) |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $104,375 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 5% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 4.9% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 6,964 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $340,163,585 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $48,847 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,544,760 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 1,153 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 429,271 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 372.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Animal Totals, Corn, Hogs |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 521 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 5,212 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 214,823 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 5 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 17 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 10 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (8)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Casey's General Store 2639 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 4.4 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ALGONA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $142,034,385 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,280.45 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 19,509 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 87.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Pct Walked | 4.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 37.5 years (vs Iowa 38.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 30.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12