Economy & Jobs — Scales Mound, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $69,141 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,585 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 202 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 17.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.9% |
| Construction | 14.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Bars | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Hotels Motels | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
