Economy & Jobs — Palo Alto County, Iowa
Employment
| Total Establishments | 273 |
| Total Employees | 2,820 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 3,615 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $47,406 |
| Total Annual Wages | $171,371,092 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $128,565 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $67,306 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| IRS Returns | 4,090 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $291,675 |
| Average AGI per Return | $71,314 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $77,997,770 |
| Per Capita | $8,670 |
| Population Basis | 8,996 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 58 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 7,011 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 121 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 11 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Bars | 3 |
| Coffee & Snacks | N/A |