Economy & Jobs — Wapello County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments698
Total Employees12,639
Avg Annual Employment15,384
Avg Annual Pay$53,071
Total Annual Wages$816,456,705
Annual Payroll (thousands)$613,263
Unemployment Rate4.4%

Income

Median Household Income$56,209
Poverty Rate17.4%
IRS Returns15,470
Total AGI (thousands)$944,455
Average AGI per Return$61,051

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$234,708,701
Per Capita$6,623
Population Basis35,437

Agriculture

Total Farms227
Land in Farms (acres)135,906
Avg Farm Size (acres)599
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants25
Fast Food26
Bars5
Coffee & Snacks8