Best Job Markets in Iowa
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Iowa based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Cresco leads the ranking with a value of 0.2% and a population of 3,901.
The top three cities are Cresco (0.2%), Hinton (0.2%), and Preston (0.2%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Iowa.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cresco | 0.2% | 3,901 |
| #2 | Hinton | 0.2% | 881 |
| #3 | Preston | 0.2% | 1,057 |
| #4 | Sioux Rapids | 0.2% | 831 |
| #5 | Villisca | 0.2% | 1,004 |
| #6 | Graettinger | 0.3% | 1,038 |
| #7 | Manning | 0.3% | 1,474 |
| #8 | Birmingham | 0.4% | 479 |
| #9 | Calmar | 0.4% | 980 |
| #10 | Danville | 0.4% | 966 |
| #11 | Monticello | 0.4% | 4,055 |
| #12 | Neola | 0.4% | 1,098 |
| #13 | Rock Valley | 0.4% | 4,061 |
| #14 | Slater | 0.4% | 1,498 |
| #15 | West Branch | 0.4% | 2,526 |
| #16 | Alburnett | 0.5% | 815 |
| #17 | Allison | 0.5% | 1,028 |
| #18 | Arnolds Park | 0.5% | 911 |
| #19 | Arthur | 0.5% | 295 |
| #20 | Durant | 0.5% | 1,904 |
| #21 | Elkhart | 0.5% | 680 |
| #22 | Farnhamville | 0.5% | 417 |
| #23 | Halbur | 0.5% | 307 |
| #24 | Jewell Junction | 0.5% | 1,225 |
| #25 | Manilla | 0.5% | 761 |
| #26 | Minden | 0.5% | 687 |
| #27 | Nichols | 0.5% | 393 |
| #28 | Waucoma | 0.5% | 330 |
| #29 | Atlantic | 0.6% | 6,773 |
| #30 | Callender | 0.6% | 381 |
| #31 | Clarence | 0.6% | 1,223 |
| #32 | Long Grove | 0.6% | 707 |
| #33 | Minburn | 0.6% | 319 |
| #34 | Renwick | 0.6% | 253 |
| #35 | Tiffin | 0.6% | 5,271 |
| #36 | University Heights | 0.6% | 1,232 |
| #37 | West Okoboji | 0.6% | 384 |
| #38 | Wilton | 0.6% | 2,943 |
| #39 | Bondurant | 0.7% | 8,061 |
| #40 | Deep River | 0.7% | 315 |
| #41 | Huxley | 0.7% | 4,440 |
| #42 | Irwin | 0.7% | 297 |
| #43 | Rockwell | 0.7% | 942 |
| #44 | Sheldon | 0.7% | 5,386 |
| #45 | Shueyville | 0.7% | 810 |
| #46 | Stanhope | 0.7% | 515 |
| #47 | Stratford | 0.7% | 696 |
| #48 | Wayland | 0.7% | 1,140 |
| #49 | Winthrop | 0.7% | 1,081 |
| #50 | Conrad | 0.8% | 1,170 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Iowa?
Cresco ranks #1 for best job markets in Iowa with a value of 0.2% and a population of 3,901.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Iowa?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Iowa. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Iowa compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Iowa's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.