Economy & Jobs — Mahaska County, Iowa
Employment
| Total Establishments | 538 |
| Total Employees | 6,505 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 7,887 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $55,503 |
| Total Annual Wages | $437,747,035 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $303,172 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $65,200 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| IRS Returns | 9,650 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $705,838 |
| Average AGI per Return | $73,144 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $128,151,531 |
| Per Capita | $5,775 |
| Population Basis | 22,190 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 8 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 3,190 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 399 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 9 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Bars | N/A |
| Coffee & Snacks | 5 |