Labor Force Advantage

The Iowa Falls area has a long tradition of providing a productive and highly skilled workforce that allows business and industry the labor force advantages for profitable operations. 

Iowa Falls Labor Availability

• Total Potential Labor Force in Laborshed Area: 104,174
• 63.8% post high school education in laborshed area
• 97.4% high school graduation rate
• 27.4% have obtained college education (AA, TC, VC, UD)
• Iowa Falls workers travel up to 30 miles (one way)

Labor Advantages in Iowa

Iowa's 1.6 million workers make up a highly educated, highly skilled, motivated and productive workforce.  Because of Iowa's productive labor force, unemployment insurance rates are among the lowest in the nation.  In fact, Iowa's unemployment insurance rates are 50th nationwide.  Unemployment Insurance Rates (PDF) & Workers' Compensation Costs (PDF)

Additional facts about the nation's best workforce

• Iowa is 2nd in business longevity - The Brandow Company
• Iowa ranks 2nd in the U.S. on average SAT composite scores - Morgan Quitno State Statistical Rankings for 2001
• Iowa is 2nd in the nation, tied with MN, State-by-State Report Card for Higher Education - Progressive Policy Institute
• Iowa is 4th nationally in high school graduation rate (83.5% in 2000) - Morgan Quitno State Rankings 2001
• Iowa is 5th lowest in the cost of doing business - Regional Financial Associate
• Iowa has the 9th lowest workers compensation costs in the U.S.
• Iowa 's manufacturing productivity is 18th highest in the nation - Iowa Economy, Output per orker- Hour 1997 (most recent data published)
• Commutes average 1 minute per mile