Economy & Jobs — Mahaska County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments538
Total Employees6,505
Avg Annual Employment7,887
Avg Annual Pay$55,503
Total Annual Wages$437,747,035
Annual Payroll (thousands)$303,172
Unemployment Rate3.3%

Income

Median Household Income$65,200
Poverty Rate12.0%
IRS Returns9,650
Total AGI (thousands)$705,838
Average AGI per Return$73,144

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$128,151,531
Per Capita$5,775
Population Basis22,190

Agriculture

Total Farms8
Land in Farms (acres)3,190
Avg Farm Size (acres)399
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants9
Fast Food12
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks5