Economy & Jobs — Ottumwa, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,103 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,698 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,513 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 26.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 23.2% |
| Retail | 14.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
