Economy & Jobs — Eldon, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,917 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,200 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,033 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
| In Labor Force | 371 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 22.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16.6% |
| Retail | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 26 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.