Economy & Jobs — Forest City, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $69,205 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,494 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,303 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.9% |
| Manufacturing | 23.4% |
| Retail | 16.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
