Iroquois: Economy & Jobs
$59,926 is the median household income in Iroquois (1.2× below Kingsbury County median $74,000; 1.3× below South Dakota median $75,081), with homes at a median value of $156,300. The surrounding county supports 8,574 jobs (avg $50,493).
- $68,903 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs South Dakota $85,411).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $59,926 — below the South Dakota median ($70,870). Poverty rate 2.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 10.1% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $8,630 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $594,632 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $68,903 (vs South Dakota $85,411) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $69,225 |
| Median Household Income | $59,926 (vs South Dakota $70,870) |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $59,926 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 0.7% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 1.7% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 8,574 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $432,902,656 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $50,493 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 444,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% (vs South Dakota 1.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 63 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 514,762 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 8,170.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Animal Totals, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 582 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 6,884 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 308,785 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 7 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 11 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 11 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 8 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Maynards of De Smet 12 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 14.1 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | MARTIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $120,025,668 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,267.99 (vs South Dakota $7,072) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 19,149 people (vs South Dakota 15,649) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 73.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 7.4% |
| Pct Walked | 1.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 30.8 years (vs South Dakota 36.4y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 19.5% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12