Here Are The 15 Richest Counties In Iowa

Lists the 15 richest counties in Iowa based on median household income.

Have you ever wondered what the richest places in Iowa are? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, these 15 counties are the richest in the state based on median household income. Some of these will really surprise you!

1. Dallas County

Median Household Income: $73,847;

Cities include: Dallas Center, West Des Moines, Adel, and Waukee.

2. Mills County

Median Household Income: $63,076;

Cities include: Glenwood, Pacific Junction, and Silver City.

3. Warren County

Median Household Income: $62,535;

Cities include: A small part of Des Moines, Indianola, and Norwalk.

4. Bremer County

Median Household Income: $61,216 ;

Cities include: Waverly, Sumner, Denver, and Tripoli.

5. Polk County

Median Household Income: $59,018;

Cities include: Des Moines, Polk City, Clive, and Ankeny.

6. Plymouth County

Median Household Income: $58,888;

Cities include: Le Mars, Akron, and Remsen.

7. Cedar County

Median Household Income: $58,088;

Cities include: Tipton, West Branch, and Lowden.

8. Iowa County

Median Household Income: $58,008;

Cities include: Marengo, Williamsburg, and Amana.

9. Madison County

Median Household Income: $57,581;

Cities include: Winterset, Saint Charles, and Earlham.

10. Linn County

Median Household Income: $57,260;

Cities include: Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Mount Vernon.

11. Sioux County

Median Household Income: $57,227;

Cities include: Sioux Center, Orange City, and Rock Valley.

12. Grundy County

Median Household Income: $56,827;

Cities include: Grundy Center, Conrad, and Wellsburg.

13. Benton County

Median Household Income: $56,669;

Cities include: Vinton, Bell Plaine,and Urbana.

14. Dickinson County

Median Household Income: $56,136;

Cities include: Spirit Lake, Okoboji, and Arnolds Park.

15. Buchanan County

Median Household Income: $55,553;

Cities include: Independence, Jesup, and Hazelton.

Have any of these really surprised you? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!

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