May 17, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research
Iowa’s unemployment rate fell from 2.9% in March to 2.8% in April. That puts it 8th lowest in the nation, up from 11th lowest last month.
Apr 25, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Housing & Our Community, Recent Research
Iowa ranks 17th in housing competitiveness among all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Apr 19, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Job Reports, Recent Research
Since the start of the year, from December ‘23 to March ‘24, the government sector added 1,400 jobs, and the private sector gained 8,500 jobs.
Apr 10, 2024 | Featured Home, Recent Research, Taxes & Fees
Today’s inflation print points to a resurgence in inflation. In the U.S. inflation rose by 0.4% in March, failing to hit analysts’ 0.3% expectations. For Iowans, prices rose 0.7% last month.
Apr 2, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Featured Research, Recent Research, State Budget
Iowa’s Competitiveness Index dropped from 79 in 2011 to 74 in 2021. An index value of 74 ranks Iowa 25th relative to 49 other states and the District of Columbia.
Mar 22, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Recent Research, Research
From February 2023 to February 2024, the Iowa economy gained 26,800 jobs across 7 sectors and lost 7,300 jobs across 3 sectors for a net job growth of 19,500 jobs over the past 12 months. One sector saw no net change. The state’s economy gained 21,600 jobs over the 12 months prior to February 2023.