Economy & Jobs — Monroe County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments181
Total Employees2,298
Avg Annual Employment3,718
Avg Annual Pay$66,659
Total Annual Wages$247,825,908
Annual Payroll (thousands)$116,576
Unemployment Rate3.4%

Income

Median Household Income$76,324
Poverty Rate10.8%
IRS Returns3,430
Total AGI (thousands)$238,404
Average AGI per Return$69,506

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$64,254,483
Per Capita$8,480
Population Basis7,577

Agriculture

Total Farms29
Land in Farms (acres)176,181
Avg Farm Size (acres)6,075
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants4
Fast Food3
Bars4
Coffee & SnacksN/A