Economy & Jobs — Palo Alto County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments273
Total Employees2,820
Avg Annual Employment3,615
Avg Annual Pay$47,406
Total Annual Wages$171,371,092
Annual Payroll (thousands)$128,565
Unemployment Rate3.6%

Income

Median Household Income$67,306
Poverty Rate10.7%
IRS Returns4,090
Total AGI (thousands)$291,675
Average AGI per Return$71,314

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$77,997,770
Per Capita$8,670
Population Basis8,996

Agriculture

Total Farms58
Land in Farms (acres)7,011
Avg Farm Size (acres)121
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants11
Fast Food5
Bars3
Coffee & SnacksN/A