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Appanoose County, IA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Appanoose County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 12,077
- −1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 5,199
- Median household income
- $54,934
- +36.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $124,200
- Jobs located here
- 4,190
- Highest market score
- 53
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #1,049 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 12,077 people live in Appanoose County, in 5,199 households. Population estimates put the population change in Appanoose County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.7%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Appanoose County is $54,934 a year, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 36.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Appanoose County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (49).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Appanoose County are for medical and dental practices (53), auto repair shops (45) and sit-down restaurants (44). Appanoose County ranks #1,049 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
For its number of households, Appanoose County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet businesses (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (37% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Appanoose County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Appanoose 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 | 53 | #1,049 of 2,394 | 30 | 57.7 | $209K | 137 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 45 | #1,449 of 2,378 | 16 | 30.8 | $358K | 80 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 44 | #1,445 of 2,405 | 21 | 40.4 | $789K | 119 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 41 | #1,350 of 2,087 | 5 | 9.6 | $1.7M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 40 | #1,494 of 2,210 | 7 | 13.5 | $1.2M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 39 | #1,638 of 2,405 | 44 | 84.6 | $377K | 102 | 19 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 38 | #1,555 of 2,222 | 5 | 9.6 | $3.3M | 109 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 36 | #1,741 of 2,358 | 8 | 15.4 | $1.9M | 78 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,858 of 2,401 | 28 | 53.9 | $204K | 76 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 34 | #1,140 of 1,472 | 5 | 9.6 | $192K | 28 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 30 | #1,848 of 2,057 | 8 | 15.4 | $1.5M | 61 | 4 |
| Real estate | 30 | #2,064 of 2,229 | 14 | 26.9 | Index only | 105 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 24 | #1,900 of 2,063 | 5 | 9.6 | $3.3M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 20 | #2,025 of 2,261 | 7 | 13.5 | $4M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 20 | #2,157 of 2,176 | 10 | 19.2 | Index only | 117 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 20 | #2,302 of 2,385 | 24 | 46.2 | $180K | 85 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 17 | #1,999 of 2,088 | 7 | 13.5 | $459K | 69 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 15 | #2,277 of 2,339 | 16 | 30.8 | $270K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 13 | #2,323 of 2,402 | 17 | 32.7 | $1.7M | 49 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 12 | #2,232 of 2,272 | 14 | 26.9 | $649K | 52 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 11 | #2,005 of 2,070 | 7 | 13.5 | $4M | 43 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | 7 | #1,483 of 1,485 | 5 | 9.6 | $716K | 26 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 6 | #2,198 of 2,200 | 13 | 25.0 | $275K | 31 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $4.1M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $1.1M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $372K | 37 | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $803K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | Index only | 29 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $2.1M | 87 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $4M | 33 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $4M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.1M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.4M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $1.8M | Too few | 4 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $8.3M | Too few | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $3.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $4.3M | Too few | 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 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 |
| Pest control | 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 Appanoose 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 | $5.7M | $1,100 | 115 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $14.9M | $2,871 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $16.6M | $3,189 | 78 |
| Groceries | $28.2M | $5,417 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.3M | $830 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.5M | $287 | 49 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.2M | $618 | 63 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.3M | $1,205 | 94 |
| Pets | $3.6M | $688 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.7M | $1,667 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $9.1M | $1,747 | 89 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $11.9M | $2,289 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.5M | $1,052 | 74 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $63.7M | $12,245 | 73 |
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 Appanoose County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 12,077−1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 5,199
- Median age
- 43.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 497 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 25
- Median household income
- $54,934+36.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,730
- Median home value
- $124,200
- Jobs located here
- 4,190
- Daytime population
- 10,783Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Appanoose County, IA growing?
Population estimates put Appanoose County at 12,077 people in 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,199 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 36.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Appanoose County, IA spend?
Households in Appanoose County spend about $63.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $28.2M on groceries and $16.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Appanoose County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (49).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Appanoose County, IA?
Of the business types scored in Appanoose County, medical and dental practices (53), auto repair shops (45) and sit-down restaurants (44) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #1,049 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Appanoose County, IA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Appanoose County is $54,934, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $124,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet businesses (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (37% 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. 23 of the 56 business types have a score in Appanoose County, each ranked against other counties.
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