Economy & Jobs — Hamilton County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments370
Total Employees4,491
Avg Annual Employment5,798
Avg Annual Pay$52,922
Total Annual Wages$306,869,943
Annual Payroll (thousands)$225,240
Unemployment Rate4.0%

Income

Median Household Income$66,685
Poverty Rate7.8%
IRS Returns6,900
Total AGI (thousands)$522,687
Average AGI per Return$75,752

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$90,593,650
Per Capita$6,024
Population Basis15,039

Agriculture

Total Farms42
Land in Farms (acres)367,576
Avg Farm Size (acres)8,752
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants7
Fast FoodN/A
Bars3
Coffee & Snacks4