Economy & Jobs — Shelby County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments383
Total Employees4,769
Avg Annual Employment5,460
Avg Annual Pay$51,072
Total Annual Wages$278,860,698
Annual Payroll (thousands)$257,456
Unemployment Rate2.5%

Income

Median Household Income$70,295
Poverty Rate8.8%
IRS Returns5,680
Total AGI (thousands)$439,620
Average AGI per Return$77,398

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$91,705,532
Per Capita$7,807
Population Basis11,746

Agriculture

Total Farms865
Land in Farms (acres)339,793
Avg Farm Size (acres)393
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants8
Fast Food7
Bars6
Coffee & SnacksN/A