Economy & Jobs — Jefferson County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments630
Total Employees6,998
Avg Annual Employment7,185
Avg Annual Pay$53,535
Total Annual Wages$384,623,326
Annual Payroll (thousands)$345,108
Unemployment Rate5.2%

Income

Median Household Income$52,210
Poverty Rate14.0%
IRS Returns7,090
Total AGI (thousands)$475,195
Average AGI per Return$67,023

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$123,119,587
Per Capita$7,861
Population Basis15,663

Agriculture

Total Farms2
Land in Farms (acres)70,035
Avg Farm Size (acres)35,018
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants14
Fast Food12
Bars5
Coffee & Snacks4