Ida County, IA Economy


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Ida, IA County is a great place to live if you're looking for a more affordable cost of living. Rent for two-bedroom apartments in Ida is much lower than the average rent at $800 compared to $1,430 in the US. Grocery costs are also lower with an index of 92 versus 100 in the US. Ida has many local businesses and services available like Oak Grove Healthcare Center, Quality Lumber & Hardware, K & R Electric, A&W Restaurant, and Carpet Barn Flooring. There is something for everyone in this beautiful county!

Ida County has an unemployment rate of 3.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Ida County has seen the job market increase by 1.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 35.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Ida County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Ida County is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Ida 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 Ida County
- The average income of a Ida County resident is $26,712 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Ida County resident is $57,266 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyIda, IowaUnited States
  3.86
  -6.5%-6.2%
  35.3%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  7.5%4.6%
  $31,649$37,638
  $57,266$69,021
  $72,917$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  10.9%1.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  7.8%6.8%
  23.5%10.0%
  2.1%2.5%
  9.9%11.0%
  3.5%4.8%
  1.0%0.8%
  1.3%1.9%
  4.4%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  1.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.7%4.2%
  7.5%9.3%
  15.6%14.0%
  1.1%2.1%
  4.2%7.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  1.4%4.7%
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