Fayette County, IA Economy


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Fayette, IA County is a great place to live and work. Located in eastern Iowa, the county offers affordable housing with two bedroom rents averaging $800 compared to the national average of $1430. The cost of living index in Fayette is 93, making it a great value for those who want to experience all that Iowa has to offer. Local businesses like John Deere, Lattner Manufacturing Corporation, and Euro USA International are all located in Fayette County. For entertainment, the county has multiple golf courses, fishing spots, boating lakes and several outdoor activities. In addition there are several recreational areas such as Kenwood Park, Kayla's Playground and more. With so much to do and see in Fayette County it’s no wonder why its a great place to call home!

Fayette County has an unemployment rate of 5.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Fayette County has seen the job market decrease by -5.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 18.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Fayette County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Fayette County is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Fayette County is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Fayette County
- The average income of a Fayette County resident is $28,795 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Fayette County resident is $50,973 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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