Bevington: Economy & Jobs
Households in Bevington earn a median $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 4,235 jobs (avg $50,189).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Iowa median ($66,270). Poverty rate 46.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 46.7% |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.1% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $7,810 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $678,736 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $86,906 (vs Iowa $84,771) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $49,853 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Iowa $66,270) |
| Poverty Rate | 46.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Transportation |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $43,750 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 4,235 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $212,544,326 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $50,189 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,544,760 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 47 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 199,735 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 4,249.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Animal Totals, Hogs |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 429 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 2,798 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 117,949 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 7 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 9 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 5 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Maverik 5029 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | FORT MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $92,462,507 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,587.53 (vs Iowa $7,013) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 16,548 people (vs Iowa 24,827) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 63.5 years (vs Iowa 37.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 33.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12