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Friday, November 13, 2026
Fayette County
Population
19,2882024
Similar to communities in Iowa
Household income
$60,1652024
Less favorable than communities in Iowa
Home value
$136,8002024
Similar to communities in Iowa
Unemployment
3.5%2026
Similar to communities in Iowa
Violent crime
2682023
Similar to communities in Iowa
Work from home
7.3%2024
Similar to communities in Iowa
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Fayette County
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Fayette County with communities in Iowa or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2024, Fayette County was less favorable than communities in Iowa on housing cost burden for homeowners.
2nd percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL
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