Economy & Jobs — Hardin County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments513
Total Employees4,697
Avg Annual Employment6,483
Avg Annual Pay$54,065
Total Annual Wages$350,491,645
Annual Payroll (thousands)$223,884
Unemployment Rate3.5%

Income

Median Household Income$64,656
Poverty Rate8.4%
IRS Returns7,650
Total AGI (thousands)$563,110
Average AGI per Return$73,609

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$110,002,853
Per Capita$6,518
Population Basis16,878

Agriculture

Total Farms93
Land in Farms (acres)37,517
Avg Farm Size (acres)403
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants10
Fast Food7
Bars6
Coffee & Snacks4