Economy & Jobs — What Cheer, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,182 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,072 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 272 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.4% |
| Retail | 18.1% |
| Other Services | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
