Economy & Jobs — Wadena, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,951 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 72 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.7% |
| Transportation | 14.5% |
| Construction | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Bars | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
