Economy & Jobs — Cresco, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,608 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,660 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,004 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.6% |
| Manufacturing | 25.0% |
| Retail | 19.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
