Economy & Jobs — Story City, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $96,605 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$83,800 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,496 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| In Labor Force | 1,672 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 34.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12.5% |
| Construction | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 83 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 66 |
| Real Estate Offices | 50 |
| Commercial Banks | 38 |
| Insurance Agencies | 37 |
| Gas Stations | 32 |
| Physician Offices | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 30 |
| Coffee Shops | 30 |
| Dental Offices | 29 |
| Beauty Salons | 28 |
| Law Offices | 25 |
| Chiropractors | 25 |
| Hotels Motels | 25 |
| Auto Repair | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.