Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Decatur County Iowa Avg US Average
Median Household Income $56,010 $73,286 $78,145
Median Personal Income $56,010 $73,286 $78,145
Average income growth 5.6% 5.6% 5.6%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Decatur County
United States
Year Decatur County United States

Economic Inequality in Decatur County | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Decatur County Iowa Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.536 0.518 0.570
Male Median Income $51,966 $64,701 $67,746
Female Median Income $42,499 $50,787 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 18.2% 21.5% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Decatur County Iowa Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 3.2% 3.6% 5.2%
Working from Home 7.9% 10.4% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 16 16 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Decatur County
United States
Year Decatur County United States