Economy & Jobs — Howard County, Iowa
Employment
| Total Establishments | 261 |
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| Total Employees | 3,304 |
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| Avg Annual Employment | 4,402 |
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| Avg Annual Pay | $48,223 |
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| Total Annual Wages | $212,299,876 |
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| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $148,441 |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% |
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Income
| Median Household Income | $63,947 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
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| IRS Returns | 4,590 |
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| Total AGI (thousands) | $301,572 |
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| Average AGI per Return | $65,702 |
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Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $69,017,905 |
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| Per Capita | $7,289 |
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| Population Basis | 9,469 |
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Agriculture
| Total Farms | 728 |
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| Land in Farms (acres) | 258,037 |
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| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 354 |
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| Year | 2,022 |
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Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 7 |
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| Fast Food | 3 |
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| Bars | 4 |
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| Coffee & Snacks | N/A |
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