Economy & Jobs — Stratford, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,875 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,656 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 273 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 29.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 26.4% |
| Retail | 9.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
