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.
- Clive: $42,387
Clive Chamber of Commerce website 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.
- Johnston: $39,687
Johnston Chamber of Commerce website The small cities around Des Moines as well as the capital city itself are the fastest growing in the country, too.
- Urbandale: $38,078
City of Urbandale website More people moved to the Des Moines metro area last year than to the ultra-cool Austin, Texas.
- West Des Moines: $37,522
Historic Valley Junction/Facebook 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.
- Wahpeton: $36,258
Wahpeton City website 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.
- Polk City: $35,394
Polk City website This beautiful Iowa town is located right along Saylorville Lake and next to Big Creek State Park.
- Cumming: $35,205
Google Maps 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.
- Windsor Heights: $34,775
Iowahwyman/Wikimedia 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.
- Waukee: $34,703
Iowahwyman/Wikimedia The school district here is the fastest growing in the state. They have over 1,000 staff and nearly 8,000 students.
- Norwalk: $34,222
Norwalk City website This is another fast-growing Des Moines area town offering the best of small-town life in close proximity to the city.
- Beaconsville
Mclarenj/Wikipedia 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?
Clive Chamber of Commerce website
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.
Johnston Chamber of Commerce website
The small cities around Des Moines as well as the capital city itself are the fastest growing in the country, too.
City of Urbandale website
More people moved to the Des Moines metro area last year than to the ultra-cool Austin, Texas.
Historic Valley Junction/Facebook
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.
Wahpeton City website
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.
Polk City website
This beautiful Iowa town is located right along Saylorville Lake and next to Big Creek State Park.
Google Maps
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.
Iowahwyman/Wikimedia
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.
The school district here is the fastest growing in the state. They have over 1,000 staff and nearly 8,000 students.
Norwalk City website
This is another fast-growing Des Moines area town offering the best of small-town life in close proximity to the city.
Mclarenj/Wikipedia
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.
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