Economy & Jobs — Hardin County, Iowa
Employment
| Total Establishments | 513 |
| Total Employees | 4,697 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 6,483 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $54,065 |
| Total Annual Wages | $350,491,645 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $223,884 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $64,656 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| IRS Returns | 7,650 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $563,110 |
| Average AGI per Return | $73,609 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $110,002,853 |
| Per Capita | $6,518 |
| Population Basis | 16,878 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 93 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 37,517 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 403 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 10 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Bars | 6 |
| Coffee & Snacks | 4 |