Western Iowa Advantage Region

The Western Iowa Advantage region includes the counties of Adair, Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Ida and Sac. With an optimal mix of financial advantages, infrastructure, quality of life and a loyal, hardworking labor force, locating here is an easy choice! 

Population

Total Population

86,805

Population
Growth Rate

-0.33%

Median Age

43

Diversity Index

34.200

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Housing & Income

Households

36,440

Total Housing Units

41,732


Owner Occupied

27,920

Renter Occupied

8,520

Vacant

5,292

Median Home Value

$174,508


Average Home Value

$231,097

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.04%

Income Projection

Median Household

$67,933 $75,562


Average Household

$89,797 $99,171


Per Capita

$37,737 $41,748

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Workforce

Total Businesses

4,724

Total Employed

44,982

Workers 16+

42,935

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

351

Employed

6,439

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

150

Employed

5,892

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

566

Employed

5,313

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

104

Employed

3,807

2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

214

Employed

3,703

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

445

Employed

3,690

Some
High School

2,815

Graduated
High School

19,590

Associates
Degree

9,030

Bachelor's
Degree

10,025

Graduate
Degree

3,352

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

31,155

Non-Resident Commuters

11,481

Drive Alone

34,684

Carpooled

3,318

Public

308

Work At Home

3,149

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16