Emmet County, IA Economy


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Emmet County in Iowa is a great place to live and work. It has a low cost of living with an average 2 bedroom rent of $800 compared to the national average of $1430. Additionally, grocery costs in Emmet are relatively low with a grocery cost index of 92 compared to the rest of the US which is 100. The county is also home to many local companies such as Snap Deli & Bakery and Hansen Veterinary Clinic as well as local attractions like Lost Island Waterpark and High Trestle Trail Bridge. With plenty of things to do and a great cost-of-living ratio, Emmet County is an ideal place to live.

Emmet County has an unemployment rate of 4.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Emmet County has seen the job market decrease by -7.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Emmet County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Emmet County is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Emmet County is 9.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Emmet County
- The average income of a Emmet County resident is $29,996 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Emmet County resident is $58,357 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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