Economy & Jobs — Red Oak, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,109 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,150 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,537 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.7% |
| Retail | 19.0% |
| Manufacturing | 18.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
