Introduction: Iowa Download PDF
Iowa is located in the central United States. The state’s agricultural efficiency has led it to be the nation’s third most productive agricultural state, only behind Texas and California in terms of total output. Approximately 87% of the total land area is dedicated farmland. Corn and soybeans are the two most important crops to the state. Both crops can be used as feed for livestock, which are also raised on the farms. Soybeans are also used in foodstuffs and manufactured products.
The economic base for Iowa began to shift in the second part of the twentieth century, from agriculture to manufacturing and services. Although Iowa produces ten percent of the US food supply, the value of Iowa's manufactured products is twice that of its agriculture. Other major industries include food and associated products, non-electrical machinery, electrical equipment, printing and publishing, and fabricated products.
Government
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State Seal: |
State Quarter: |
Time Zones:
| Standard Time | GMT-6 | |
| Daylight-Saving Time | GMT-5 | |
Statistics
- Per Capita Real GDP :
- $35,814
- Population:
- 3,002,560
- Percent of People Under Poverty Level:
- 10.9%
- Per Capita Personal Income:
- $33,236
- Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree:
- 16.5%
- Total Exports:
- $9,614,140,000
Top 5 Export Partner Countries
Canada
Mexico
Japan
Germany
United Kingdom
Top 5 Export Merchandise
Primary Metals Sales
Machinery Sales
Primary Metals Manufacturing
Computers and Electronic Products Manufacturing
Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing
Major Cities
Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines
Major Airports
| Airport Name | City | |
| CID | The Eastern Iowa | Cedar Rapids |
| DSM | Des Moines International | Des Moines |
Main Ports:
None
Corporations
| Company | Fortune 1000 Rank: | Revenues ($millions) | Headquarter City |
| Principal Financial | 250 | 9,870 | Des Moines |
| Rockwell Collins | 542 | 3,863 | Cedar Rapids |
| Casey's General Stores | 624 | 3,154 | Ankeny |
| HNI | 699 | 2,680 | Muscatine |
| Terra Industries | 908 | 1,837 | Sioux City |