Here Are The 10 Richest Cities In Iowa
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Rachel Morey Flynn
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When it comes to wealth, Iowa has plenty to be thankful for. We have four beautiful and distinct seasons, a great Midwestern work ethic, and a fairly peaceful place to call home.
Where cash is concerned, we exist in the mid-range of states in the U.S. Iowa is the 25th richest state in the nation with a median household income of $54,736. Our per capita income (total income for the state’s population divided by number of residents) is $28,361.
It’s not surprising that Iowa residents living near Des Moines have a higher income. According to a report by U.S. News, the Des Moines metropolitan area is actually the richest in the nation with the highest median income relative to the low cost of living.
The small cities around Des Moines as well as the capital city itself are the fastest growing in the country, too.
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More people moved to the Des Moines metro area last year than to the ultra-cool Austin, Texas.
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The high income in the area is due to the strong job market, of course. Publishing businesses, financial services, and the insurance industry employ a great deal of the communities surrounding Des Moines.
This little Iowa town is part of the Iowa Great Lakes region in northwestern Iowa. It’s located on the west side of West Lake Okoboji.
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This beautiful Iowa town is located right along Saylorville Lake and next to Big Creek State Park.
This little town has just 351 residents and is Senator Tom Harkin’s hometown. It’s just a few miles west of Norwalk and south of Des Moines.
This is another town that ranks among the richest in the state and is also part of the Des Moines – West Des Moines Metropolitan area.
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The school district here is the fastest growing in the state. They have over 1,000 staff and nearly 8,000 students.
This is another fast-growing Des Moines area town offering the best of small-town life in close proximity to the city.
Now that we’ve covered the ten cities in Iowa with the highest per capita income, you probably want to know which Iowa town has the lowest per capita income. Beaconsfield is the home of the first Hy-Vee store, pictured here. It is the least populated town in our great state, and the 11 or so people who live there have a per capita income of $5,990 per year.
Would you have been able to guess the top ten wealthiest towns in Iowa? Which is your favorite?
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