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Kossuth County, IA market data
How Kossuth County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 14,322
- −3.2% since 2020
- Households
- 6,543
- Median household income
- $67,697
- +20.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $148,300
- Jobs located here
- 6,674
- Highest market score
- 64
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #570 of 2,222 scored counties
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What this means
Kossuth County has an estimated 14,322 people and 6,543 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Kossuth County declined 3.2%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Kossuth County is $67,697, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 20.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Kossuth County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (59).
Of the business types scored in Kossuth County, fast food and sandwich shops (64), dentists and orthodontists (59) and real estate businesses (52) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #570 of 2,222 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for veterinarians (4.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (38% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Kossuth County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Kossuth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 64 | #570 of 2,222 | 6 | 9.2 | $3.9M | 128 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 59 | #598 of 1,886 | 5 | 7.6 | $1.7M | 176 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 52 | #963 of 2,229 | 9 | 13.8 | Index only | 224 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 51 | #1,116 of 2,394 | 34 | 52.0 | $254K | 167 | 17 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 47 | #1,123 of 2,063 | 5 | 7.6 | $4.7M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 45 | #1,243 of 2,090 | 7 | 10.7 | $3.4M | 66 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 44 | #1,443 of 2,405 | 61 | 93.2 | $385K | 104 | 25 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,558 of 2,176 | 9 | 13.8 | Index only | 178 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 39 | #1,424 of 2,087 | 8 | 12.2 | $1.5M | 118 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 39 | #1,618 of 2,358 | 10 | 15.3 | $2.1M | 86 | 13 |
| Tire shops | 38 | #1,084 of 1,530 | 5 | 7.6 | $1.6M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #1,546 of 2,088 | 8 | 12.2 | $624K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 38 | #1,579 of 2,210 | 12 | 18.3 | $997K | 113 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 37 | #1,582 of 2,261 | 7 | 10.7 | $5.4M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 35 | #1,876 of 2,339 | 17 | 26.0 | $357K | 83 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 34 | #1,866 of 2,378 | 19 | 29.0 | $418K | 94 | 21 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 33 | #1,527 of 1,889 | 6 | 9.2 | $3.9M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #1,853 of 2,402 | 15 | 22.9 | $2.5M | 75 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 31 | #1,990 of 2,405 | 33 | 50.4 | $712K | 107 | 17 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 31 | #2,104 of 2,385 | 31 | 47.4 | $196K | 92 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 27 | #1,719 of 2,070 | 5 | 7.6 | $7.6M | 82 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 26 | #1,617 of 1,769 | 8 | 12.2 | $758K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,145 of 2,401 | 39 | 59.6 | $204K | 76 | 22 |
| Barbershops | 24 | #1,180 of 1,356 | 5 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 21 | #1,982 of 2,057 | 9 | 13.8 | $1.9M | 77 | 17 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 18 | #1,748 of 1,771 | 6 | 9.2 | $1.3M | 75 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 17 | #2,127 of 2,272 | 12 | 18.3 | $1M | 83 | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 14 | #1,473 of 1,490 | 10 | 15.3 | $863K | 36 | 8 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 13 | #1,482 of 1,493 | 5 | 7.6 | $1.5M | 52 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 13 | #2,181 of 2,200 | 15 | 22.9 | $336K | 38 | 5 |
| Veterinarians | 8 | #1,482 of 1,485 | 10 | 15.3 | $504K | 19 | 5 |
| Electricians | 7 | #1,155 of 1,160 | 5 | 7.6 | $3.4M | 28 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.1 | $312K | 46 | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.1 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $2.6M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $2.6M | 86 | 7 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $1.7M | 128 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $5.6M | 118 | 8 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $2.9M | 92 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $2.9M | 162 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $2.2M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $7.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $6.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $16.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5M | 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 |
| 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 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Kossuth 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 | $7.9M | $1,214 | 127 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $20.5M | $3,136 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $23.5M | $3,593 | 88 |
| Groceries | $38M | $5,805 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.1M | $927 | 92 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $340 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5M | $763 | 78 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.6M | $1,320 | 102 |
| Pets | $5M | $770 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12M | $1,828 | 89 |
| Vehicle insurance | $12.5M | $1,915 | 98 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.8M | $2,568 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.6M | $1,157 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $87.2M | $13,327 | 80 |
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 Kossuth County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,322−3.2% since 2020
- Households
- 6,543
- Median age
- 45.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 973 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 15
- Median household income
- $67,697+20.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,441
- Median home value
- $148,300
- Jobs located here
- 6,674
- Daytime population
- 14,393Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Kossuth County, IA growing?
Population estimates put Kossuth County at 14,322 people in 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 6,543 households. Median household income rose 20.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Kossuth County, IA spend?
Households in Kossuth County spend about $87.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $38M on groceries and $23.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Kossuth County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Kossuth County, IA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Kossuth County are for fast food and sandwich shops (64), dentists and orthodontists (59) and real estate businesses (52). Kossuth County ranks #570 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
How does Kossuth County, IA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Kossuth County is $67,697 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $148,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Kossuth County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for veterinarians (4.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (38% 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. 32 of the 56 business types have a score in Kossuth County, each ranked against other counties.
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