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Allamakee County, IA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Allamakee County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 14,238
- +1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 5,950
- Median household income
- $70,694
- +35.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $172,300
- Jobs located here
- 4,644
- Highest market score
- 76
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #172 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 14,238 people live in Allamakee County, in 5,950 households. Population estimates put the population change in Allamakee County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.2%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Allamakee County is $70,694 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 35.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Allamakee County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (60).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Allamakee County are for medical and dental practices (76), gyms and studios (68) and restaurants and cafes (57). Allamakee County ranks #172 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
For its number of households, Allamakee County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet businesses (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Allamakee County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Allamakee County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 76 | #172 of 2,394 | 21 | 35.3 | $377K | 247 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 68 | #303 of 2,088 | 5 | 8.4 | $935K | 141 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 57 | #870 of 2,405 | 50 | 84.0 | $431K | 116 | 23 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 56 | #845 of 2,385 | 21 | 35.3 | $265K | 125 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #848 of 2,063 | 5 | 8.4 | $4.3M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 53 | #929 of 2,087 | 7 | 11.8 | $1.6M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 52 | #1,052 of 2,210 | 10 | 16.8 | $1.1M | 125 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,269 of 2,229 | 11 | 18.5 | Index only | 168 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 44 | #1,469 of 2,401 | 29 | 48.7 | $255K | 95 | 18 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 43 | #1,408 of 2,176 | 10 | 16.8 | Index only | 147 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 41 | #1,430 of 2,057 | 7 | 11.8 | $2.2M | 91 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,614 of 2,405 | 29 | 48.7 | $744K | 112 | 19 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #1,024 of 1,472 | 5 | 8.4 | $202K | 30 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 34 | #1,687 of 2,261 | 10 | 16.8 | $3.5M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 33 | #1,953 of 2,339 | 19 | 31.9 | $293K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 31 | #1,854 of 2,200 | 16 | 26.9 | $291K | 33 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 31 | #1,998 of 2,378 | 24 | 40.3 | $308K | 69 | 14 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 29 | #1,987 of 2,402 | 20 | 33.6 | $1.7M | 51 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 28 | #1,863 of 2,272 | 10 | 16.8 | $1.2M | 92 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 25 | #1,778 of 2,070 | 7 | 11.8 | $5M | 53 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 19 | #1,502 of 1,611 | 5 | 8.4 | $416K | 41 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $2M | 83 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $1.8M | 60 | 6 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $1.2M | 90 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $3.9M | 81 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $1.7M | 103 | 7 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $5.4M | 106 | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $1.8M | 74 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $2.6M | 268 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $6.3M | 264 | 10 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $2.3M | 79 | 7 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.6M | 34 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $2.6M | 148 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.6M | 57 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $10.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $7.7M | Too few | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $10.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $15.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Allamakee County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.4M | $1,241 | 130 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $18.9M | $3,173 | 122 |
| Food away from home | $21.6M | $3,625 | 89 |
| Groceries | $34.8M | $5,845 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.6M | $936 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $349 | 60 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.7M | $786 | 80 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.9M | $1,331 | 103 |
| Pets | $4.7M | $784 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11M | $1,848 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $11.5M | $1,936 | 99 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $15.4M | $2,592 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.9M | $1,168 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $80.1M | $13,457 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Allamakee County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,238+1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 5,950
- Median age
- 43.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 639 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 22
- Median household income
- $70,694+35.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $88,120
- Median home value
- $172,300
- Jobs located here
- 4,644
- Daytime population
- 11,927Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Allamakee County, IA growing?
Population estimates put Allamakee County at 14,238 people in 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,950 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 35.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Allamakee County, IA spend?
Households in Allamakee County spend about $80.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $34.8M on groceries and $21.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Allamakee County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Allamakee County, IA?
Of the business types scored in Allamakee County, medical and dental practices (76), gyms and studios (68) and restaurants and cafes (57) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #172 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Allamakee County, IA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Allamakee County is $70,694, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $172,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet businesses (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (58% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 21 of the 56 business types have a score in Allamakee County, each ranked against other counties.
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