St. Donatus: Economy & Jobs
St. Donatus reports a median household income of $44,141 (1.7× below Jackson County median $74,186; 1.7× below Iowa median $75,837), with homes at a median value of $203,300. The surrounding county supports 5,869 jobs (avg $45,236).
- $67,979 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $44,141 — below the Iowa median ($75,836). Poverty rate 16.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 64% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 25.7% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 63.6% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 5.0% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $9,360 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $636,283 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $67,979 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $47,646 |
| Median Household Income | $44,141 (vs Iowa $75,837) |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Arts Food |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $44,141 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 7% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 6.8% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 5,869 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $265,498,568 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $45,236 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,544,760 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 56 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 222,546 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 3,974.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Animal Totals, Corn, Cattle |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 525 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 4,652 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 203,771 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 13 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 12 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 8 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (6)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Grossmans Meats |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 6.5 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ALGONA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $134,845,367 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,920.47 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 19,485 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 62.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 9.5% |
| Pct Walked | 6.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 60.0 years (vs Iowa 38.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 54.4% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12