Workforce and Economic Development Regional Status Report

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1 Workforce and Economic Development Regional Status Report Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy and Tama Counties Strategic Objectives 200,000 New Jobs 25% Increase in Family Incomes Best Schools in the Nation 15% Reduction in Government Costs Released May 2012

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3 Workforce and Economic Development Regional Status Report Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy and Tama Counties Iowa Workforce Development Iowa Economic Development Authority Teresa Wahlert, Director Ed Wallace, Deputy Director Kerry Koonce, Communications Debi Durham, Director Craig Block, Chief Operating Officer Tina Hoffman, Communications Iowa Workforce Development 1000 E. Grand Avenue - Des Moines, IA Phone: and Iowa Economic Development Authority 200 E. Grand Avenue - Des Moines, IA Phone: Released May 2012

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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 DEMOGRAPHIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE 2 POPULATION GROWTH 2 MIGRATION 2 AGE 3 DIVERSITY 3 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE 4 COMMUTE TIMES 5 DEMOGRAPHIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE SUMMARY 5 200,000 NEW JOBS 7 ECONOMIC SCAN 8 IOWA AND THE RECENT NATIONAL ECONOMIC DOWNTURN 8 ECONOMIC TRENDS 10 EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT 10 JOB AND BUSINESS CREATION 14 LABOR FORCE 16 EMERGING INDUSTRIES ,000 NEW JOBS SUMMARY 20 25% INCREASE IN FAMILY INCOMES 21 INCOME 22 BUSINESS CLIMATE AND QUALITY OF LIFE 23 LABOR COSTS 23 PROPERTY TAXES 24 HOUSING 25 HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE 25 25% INCREASE IN FAMILY INCOMES SUMMARY 26 BEST SCHOOLS IN THE NATION 27 K-12 PROGRAMS 28 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 30 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS 31 BEST SCHOOLS IN THE NATION SUMMARY 37 15% REDUCTION IN GOVERNMENT COSTS 39 STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT 40 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM 41 15% REDUCTION IN GOVERNMENT COSTS SUMMARY 42 DATA SOURCES AND FIGURES 43 Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May 2012

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7 INTRODUCTION In January of 2011, Governor Terry Branstad released a set of goals aimed at improving the socio-economic environment of Iowans. These goals include: creating 200,000 new jobs, increasing family incomes by 25 percent, providing Iowa s youth with the best education in the nation and reducing State government costs by 15 percent. This report will delineate some of the opportunities and challenges Iowa faces in several areas as they relate to the attainment of these goals. The State of Iowa was analyzed as a whole and regional reports based on economic development regional marketing group territories and Laborshed areas were independently analyzed. This is the regional report for Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy and Tama counties. This region is home to 233,850 people and employs over 123,900 non-farm jobs as of December The largest city, with slightly over 68,400 people, is Waterloo. Other major towns include Cedar Falls, Waverly, Independence and New Hampton. Manufacturing, health services and retail trade are the region s top industries. This is similar to the State as a whole, as the top four industry sectors by employment for Iowa are health services, manufacturing, retail trade and education. Throughout this report, the region will be benchmarked against the State of Iowa as well as the United States. Benchmarking facilitates an analysis of the competitive strengths and weaknesses of the region. Although most of the data in this report represents the year ending December 2010, there are some data sources that are updated more frequently than others. The region s unadjusted unemployment rate dropped from 6.9 percent in January 2011 to 5.0 percent in November. However, it rose to 5.7 percent in December 2011 (Figure 1). Tama County represents the highest percentage of unemployed while Bremer County represents the lowest. Total regional non-farm employment in January 2011 was 120,220 and in December 2011 it was 123,990, an increase of 3,770 jobs. According to the Iowa Unemployment Insurance Tax Database, there were 5,854 active businesses in the region as of January Figure 1. Regional Unemployment Rates, % 7.0% 6.0% 6.9% 6.7% 6.4% 5.8% 5.5% 5.9% 5.3% 5.6% 5.2% 5.1% 5.0% 5.7% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0% Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Aggregate counties: Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy and Tama Source: Iowa Workforce Development Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

8 DEMOGRAPHIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE Before addressing the factors that relate to the strategic goals, the overall make-up of both the regional population and its infrastructure will be examined. The following section addresses demographic trends in the region over the past two decades. Specifically, it assesses the current population, population trends, diversity and age distribution. In addition, it presents a picture of the current condition of the region s physical infrastructure. POPULATION GROWTH The region grew by 1.1 percent (estimated 2,548 people) from 2000 to Bremer County grew the most compared to the other counties, at 4.1 percent (951 people) followed by Black Hawk County at 2.4 percent (3,078 people) and Grundy County at 0.7 percent (84 people) (Figure 2). Every other county in the region shrunk in population between 2000 and 2010 with Chickasaw County experiencing the greatest loss at -5.0 percent. It has been a national trend for rural areas to lose population as an increasing number of people migrate to urban areas where more opportunities for employment exist. This is largely the case for this region, as many of the counties saw a shrinkage in their population over the last decade, and much of the region is rural in nature. Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Figure 2. Population Growth Comparison % 4.1% -0.6% -2.9% -5.0% 0.7% -1.9% MIGRATION Iowa U.S. 4.1% 9.7% In , the region gained 1,389 residents on a net basis as a result of migration. Figure 3 illustrates the region s net migration in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax return data from reveals net migration totals as a result of in-flows and out-flows, offering a clear picture of which counties in Iowa are gaining new residents. Black Hawk County gained the most residents in the region (1,840). Three of the seven counties within the region (Chickasaw, Tama and Grundy counties) lost residents on a net-migration basis. -7.0% -5.0% -3.0% -1.0% 1.0% 3.0% 5.0% 7.0% 9.0% 11.0% Figure Migration: Largest Gains/Losses by County Source: Census Bureau, ,000 1,840 1,500 1, Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Source: Internal Revenue Service Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

9 AGE An increasing number of states are faced with challenging workforce development climates resulting from aging populations. Iowa is no exception and this phenomenon is generally evident in this region. Black Hawk County is the youngest county in the region with a median age of 34.4 years, while Butler County is the oldest with a median age of 43.8 years (Figure 4). Figure 5 illustrates the breakdown of age distribution for each of the counties in the region, the State and the nation. Butler County is the oldest county in the region with 48.5 percent of its population being over the age of 45. Comparatively, only 38.7 percent of Black Hawk County s population is over the age of 45. Figure 4. Median Age, 2010 Black Hawk 34.4 Bremer 39.3 Buchanan 39.0 Butler 43.8 Chickasaw 43.7 Grundy 43.0 Tama 41.8 Iowa 38.1 U.S Source: Census Bureau, 2010 Figure 5. Age Distribution, TO T TO TO % 13.9% 17.3% 15.3% 19.9% 19.1% 18.9% 18.4% 14.9% 13.1% 80.0% 60.0% 24.8% 25.9% 27.4% 28.6% 29.3% 28.8% 27.3% 26.7% 26.4% 40.0% 24.0% 21.7% 23.0% 22.1% 20.8% 22.1% 21.9% 24.5% 26.6% 20.0% 19.1% 16.9% 11.8% 9.8% 11.2% 11.0% 11.8% 14.1% 14.1% 18.2% 18.2% 22.5% 19.6% 19.6% 19.2% 20.6% 19.8% 19.8% 0.0% Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. DIVERSITY Source: Census Bureau, 2010 Workforce diversity is a competitive advantage used by innovative firms positioning themselves to maximize market penetration. Innovative companies know that minority consumer spending continues to grow at a faster rate than any other segment of consumer markets, and these companies often recruit employees from diverse populations which are reflective of their business customers and future product markets. Businesses have found that homogenous communities are less attractive to this type of workforce. Iowa is the least-racially diverse state among the benchmarks referenced in the statewide report (Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska) and far less racially-diverse than the nation as a whole. The State of Iowa has over 91 percent of its population reporting as white, compared with 72.4 percent nationwide. All the counties represented in this region (with the exception of Black Hawk and Tama counties) are even less diverse than the State as a whole (Figure 6). Figure 6. Population Breakdown by Race, 2010 Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. White alone 85.6% 97.2% 97.8% 98.4% 97.4% 98.5% 86.5% 91.3% 72.4% Black 8.9% 0.8% 0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 2.9% 12.6% Asian/Pacific 1.5% 0.7% 0.4% 0.2% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 1.8% 4.9% Other 4.0% 1.3% 1.5% 1.2% 2.0% 1.0% 12.9% 4.0% 10.1% Source: Census Bureau, 2010 Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

10 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanic or Latino is an indication of heritage, nationality, lineage or reference to country of birth rather than a particular race. People who identify their origin as Spanish, Hispanic or Latino may be of any race and are not categorized separately within the population breakdown in Figure 6. However, it is important to note that when analysis is performed specifically for Hispanic origin, the Hispanic population in Iowa has grown to 5.0 percent as of 2010, increasing from 2.8 percent in 2000 (Figure 7). The growth in the State s Hispanic population mirrors national growth trends over the last decade. The percent of the population in Tama County (7.4%) grew by 3.6 percent which represents the highest percentage of growth from 2000 to 2010 in this region. Figure 7. Hispanic/Latino Population Growth 18.0% 16.0% 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% % 12.5% 7.4% 5.0% 3.7% 3.8% 2.8% 1.8% 2.2% 0.6% 1.0% 1.2% 0.6% 0.6% 0.9% 0.6% 0.6% 1.0% Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. Source: Census Bureau, 2010 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Investments in basic infrastructure components such as railroads, highways and ports, as well as communication infrastructure such as broadband and wireless, are critical to addressing complicated regional economic and workforce development challenges. Iowa is located in the middle of the United States with access to all portions of the country. It is crisscrossed by two major interstates which give the State a strategically competitive advantage (see Figure 8). I-35 is a major North-South interstate which runs from Duluth, MN to Laredo, TX. In addition, I Figure 8. Iowa Major Transportation Infrastructure 80 is a transcontinental interstate which runs from San Francisco, CA to Teaneck, NJ which is in the New York City metropolitan area. Iowa is also bordered on the west by I-29 which runs from Kansas City, MO to the Canadian border. Iowa s central location combined with its strong highway system makes it easy to move goods in and out of the State, to and from locations throughout the country. Additionally, strong rail infrastructure, the Mississippi River bordering the eastern side of the State, and the Missouri River bordering the western side of the State all play a part in strengthening Iowa s potential in warehousing, logistics and distribution. Source: Iowa Workforce Development Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

11 COMMUTE TIMES Relatively short commute times are an excellent indicator of the strong highway infrastructure in Iowa. The majority of the counties in the region have a greater average commute time than the State as a whole, the only exceptions being Black Hawk and Bremer counties (Figure 9). Butler County has the longest average commute time in the region with 23.3 minutes, while Black Hawk County has the shortest with 15.8 minutes. Figure 9. Average Travel Time to Work (in minutes), 2010 Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S Source: Census Bureau, ACS DEMOGRAPHIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE SUMMARY The region experienced population growth of 1.1 percent between 2000 and 2010, while the State as a whole experienced 4.1 percent population growth. Bremer County had the largest percentage growth in the region (4.1%). The region gained 1,389 residents on a net-migration basis in , with Black Hawk County having the highest positive net-migration in the region (1,840). The region has an older than average population, with Butler County having the highest median age (43.8) and Black Hawk County having the lowest (34.4). Black Hawk and Tama counties are the only counties in the region that are more diverse than the State as a whole. The counties in the region have varying average commute times, with Black Hawk County having the shortest (15.8 minutes) and Butler County having the longest (23.3 minutes). The statewide average is 18.5 minutes. Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

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14 200,000 NEW JOBS One of the top goals of the current administration is to create 200,000 new jobs in the private industry, for Iowans over the next five years. Providing a competitive business environment is key to success. This section of the report covers areas that relate to this goal; pointing out areas of opportunity and highlighting certain challenges that face Iowa and specifically the this region. It will address the recent national economic downturn and relevant economic trends. ECONOMIC SCAN Figure 10 briefly summarizes key data points that are discussed in further detail throughout this report. Black Hawk County is the most populated county in this region. Between 2000 and 2010 population growth was 4.1 percent in Iowa, well below the population growth nationwide but greater than the growth of the region (1.1%). Labor force growth in Iowa has been strong. Between 2005 and 2010, the labor force in Iowa grew 2.6 percent. While Buchanan County experienced negative labor force growth of -1.5 percent, Chickasaw County had the highest growth in the region at 7.1 percent. This outpaced both the State of Iowa (2.6%) and the U.S. (3.1%). The unemployment rate in Iowa was 5.9 percent for 2011 which was lower than the nation as a whole. Within the region, Bremer County had the lowest unemployment rate (4.6%) while Tama County had the highest (6.9%). Strong median household income growth since 2000 (18.8%) has pushed the median household income in Iowa to $48,031 as of The median household income is relatively high in the majority of the counties in this region. Five of the seven counties in the region exceed the Iowa median household income. Alternately, Iowa s 2009 per capita personal income (most recent available) is $37,647. Most of the counties in this region have a lower per capita personal income than Iowa as a whole with Tama County at $35,788, Chickasaw County at $35,578, Black Hawk County at $35,445 and Buchanan Figure 10. Quick Stats Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Population (2010) 131,090 24,276 20,958 14,867 12,439 Population Growth ('00-'10) 2.4% 4.1% -0.6% -2.9% -5.0% Annual Unemployment Rate (2011) 5.9% 4.6% 6.1% 5.1% 6.3% Labor Force Growth ( 05 10) 4.4% 0.4% -1.5% 5.0% 7.0% Median Household Income (2010) $44,046 $55,606 $50,026 $49,703 $45,083 Median Household Income Growth ('00-'10) 16.3% 30.1% 26.2% 31.2% 15.6% % Bachelor s Degree+ (2010) 24.6% 26.5% 18.5% 14.9% 13.5% % in Age Group (2010) 24.0% 21.7% 23.0% 22.1% 20.8% Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. Population (2010) 12,453 17,767 3,046, ,745,538 Population Growth ('00-'10) 0.7% -1.9% 4.1% 9.7% Annual Unemployment Rate (2011) 5.1% 6.9% 5.9% 8.9% Labor Force Growth ( 05 10) 0.9% -1.2% 2.6% 3.1% Median Household Income (2010) $55,302 $48,833 $48,031 $50,046 Median Household Income Growth ('00-'10) 30.8% 26.5% 18.8% 19.2% % Bachelor s Degree+ (2010) 21.6% 16.5% 24.5% 28.0% % in Age Group (2010) 22.1% 21.9% 24.5% 26.6% County at $32,620. Grundy County at $42,162, Bremer County at $38,502 and Butler County at $38,341 are above the statewide income. IOWA AND THE RECENT NATIONAL ECONOMIC DOWNTURN Sources: Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics Though this analysis is designed to examine long-term economic, demographic and labor market trends, Iowa s performance in the face of the recent economic downturn must be examined in order to gain a sense of the State s resiliency. For the past five years Iowa s unemployment rate has consistently ranked below the national unemployment rate and that trend continues (see Figure 11, on the next page). Even with the slightly higher seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate toward the end of 2010, Iowa s rate has remained steady throughout 2011, starting at 6.1 percent in January, then dropping to 5.6 percent in December. Unemployment rates for the counties in this region are shown, as well, although the county rates shown are not seasonally adjusted, while the Iowa and U.S. rates are. Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

15 I Figure 11. Monthly Unemployment Rate, January to December % Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% Jan-11 Feb-11 Mar-11 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 Note: Iowa and U.S. rates are seasonally adjusted, while the county rates are not Source: Iowa Workforce Development Most of the counties in the region show similar patterns throughout 2011 (Figure 11). Bremer County had the lowest unemployment rate in the region for the majority of 2011, with rates ranging between 3.5 and 5.9 percent. Tama County consistently had the highest unemployment rate in the region in 2011, with rates ranging between 5.6 and 8.7 percent. Though Iowa has weathered the current economic recession rather well, it has not been immune to layoffs and job losses. The map below (Figure 12) indicates layoffs as a percentage of total employment by county, as reported through WARN notifications. Darker shades illustrate which counties have been most adversely affected by job losses. Figure 12. Iowa Layoffs by County LYON OSCEOLA DICKINSON EMMET WINNEBAGO WORTH MITCHELL HOWARD WINNESHIEK ALLAMAKEE KOSSUTH SIOUX OBR IEN CLAY PALO ALTO HANCOCK CERRO GORDO FLOYD CHICKASAW FAYETTE CLAYTON PLYMOUTH CHEROKEE HUMBOLDT BUENA VISTA BREMER POCAHONTAS WRIGHT FRANKLIN BUTLER BLACK HAWK BUCHANAN DELAWARE DUBUQUE WOODBURY IDA WEBSTER SAC CALHOUN HAM ILTON HARDIN GRUNDY JACKSON JONES MONONA TAMA BENTON LINN CRAWFORD CARROLL GREENE BOONE STORY MARSHALL CLINTON CEDAR HARRISON SHELBY AUDUBON GUTHRIE DALLAS POLK JASPER POWESHIEK IOWA JOHNSON SCOTT MUSCAT INE POTTAWATTAMIE CASS ADAIR MAD ISON WARREN MARION MAHASKA KEOKUK WASH INGTON LOUISA Within the region, Tama County has been hit the hardest by layoffs, with 12 to 18 percent of their workers being affected by a layoff since the fall of Buchanan and Chickasaw counties had 8 to 11 percent of their workers affected by layoffs, while Black Hawk and Bremer counties had 1 to 3 percent of their workforce affected by layoffs. MILLS FREMONT MONTGOMERY PAGE ADAMS TAYLOR UNION RINGGOLD CLARKE DECATUR LUCAS WAYNE MONROE APPANOOSE WAPELLO DAV S JEFFERSON VAN BUREN HENRY DES MOINES Percent of Affected Workers by Total Employment in County 1% - 3% LEE 4% - 7% 8% - 11% 12% - 18% Over 19% Note: There were no WARN notifications for counties colored white Source: Iowa Workforce Development, WARN Notifications Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

16 ECONOMIC TRENDS This section focuses on the composition of this region s employment base, employment and labor force growth trends, unemployment rates over time and growth in business establishments. These characteristics are important for gaining an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the region s economy. EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT Self-employed farm employment is not reflected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which only includes larger farm employment statistics. Figure 13 reflects farm employment per 1,000 residents. It is clear that agriculture is very strong in Iowa, with over three times the number of farm employees per capita than the U.S. However, Iowa has experienced a decrease in farm employment from 37.5 in 2000 to 30.0 in All of the counties represented in this region also have shown a decrease since However, all of the counties (with the exception of Black Hawk County) have a higher farm employment per 1,000 residents than the State as a whole which is representative of the largely rural nature of this region % 0.0% -10.0% Figure 13. Farm Employment (per 1,000 residents), 2000 & Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. Figure 14. Farm Employment Change, Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis Figure 14 illustrates the farm -15.5% -15.6% -20.0% -17.4% -18.6% -17.8% -19.8% employment change for each county as compared to Iowa and -30.0% -28.0% the U.S. Proportionally, the region Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. has generally seen a similar decline in farm employment over the last decade to both the State and nation as a whole. Black Hawk County has experienced the greatest decrease in farm employment within the region ( 28.0%), which outpaces both the State and the nation. -8.6% -12.2% Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis In addition to strong farm employment, this region s economy is dominated by three sectors. The majority of the employment in the region is in the manufacturing, health services and retail trade sectors (see Figure 15 on the next page). The green highlighted areas within Figure 15 indicate the highest number and share of employment for each county and the State. Iowa too has a high percentage of workers employed in all three of those sectors. However, there are differences when it relates to other industries such as educational services and finance and insurance, which is why it is important to analyze each region separately. According to Hoovers On-line, the top employers in the region include: Deere & Company; Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Iowa, Inc.; Covenant Health Systems, Inc.; University of Northern Iowa; Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa; Hawkeye Community College; Barmuda Corporation; Omega Cabinets, Ltd.; Viking Pump, Inc.; and The Young Men s Christian Association of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area. Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

17 Figure 15. Industry Mix, 2010 Industry Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Employment Share Employment Share Employment Share Employment Share Accommodations and Food Services 6, % % % % Agriculture % % % % Arts and Entertainment % % % % Business Services 3, % % % % Construction 2, % % % % Educational Services 7, % 1, % % % Finance and Insurance 3, % % % % Government 2, % % % % Health Services 10, % 1, % 1, % % Information % % % % Management of Companies % % 4 0.1% 2 0.1% Manufacturing 13, % 1, % 1, % % Mining % % % 6 0.2% Other Services 2, % % % % Professional, Scientific Services 1, % % % % Real Estate and Rental % % % % Retail Trade 8, % 1, % % % Transportation/Warehousing 2, % % % % Utilities % % % % Wholesale Trade 2, % % % % TOTAL 71, % 9, % 6, % 3, % Figure 15. Industry Mix, 2010 (cont d) Industry Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa Employment Share Employment Share Employment Share Employment Share Accommodations and Food Services % % 1, % 111, % Agriculture % % % 16, % Arts and Entertainment % % % 20, % Business Services % % % 67, % Construction % % % 63, % Educational Services % % % 142, % Finance and Insurance % % % 88, % Government % % % 69, % Health Services % % % 204, % Information % % % 29, % Management of Companies % 9 0.2% 1 0.0% 12, % Manufacturing 1, % % % 200, % Mining 4 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2, % Other Services % % % 42, % Professional, Scientific Services % % % 42, % Real Estate and Rental % % % 12, % Retail Trade % % % 173, % Transportation/Warehousing % % % 60, % Utilities % % % 6, % Wholesale Trade % % % 66, % TOTAL 4, % 3, % 4, % 1,434, % Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

18 Figure 16 below displays the results from an analysis conducted to determine the strength of regional industry clusters relative to the national economy over time. A growing cluster concentration in a region may indicate that a cluster is capturing a larger share of new jobs, suggesting an improvement in the region s attractiveness and competitiveness for that industry cluster. The vertical axis represents the industry s local strength. This is indicated by a location quotient (LQ). An LQ measures the relative employment concentration or specialization, of an industry cluster in a region in relation to the industry cluster at the national level. Specifically, an LQ is calculated by dividing a cluster s share of total regional employment by the cluster s share of total national employment. If an industry cluster s LQ is near or at 1.0 it means the cluster s employment concentration is similar to the national economy. If an industry cluster has an LQ of 1.2 or higher it indicates the cluster has a higher concentration of employment in the region and a greater level of specialization compared to the national economy. The horizontal axis represents the industry cluster s employment growth in the region between 2005 and A position on the left half of the chart indicates negative employment growth, while a position on the right side indicates positive employment growth. The size of the bubbles represents the employment level of the industry cluster in the region, therefore, the larger the bubble, the more people work in this industry. Figure 16. Regional Industry Cluster Concentration and Growth, Regional Location Quotient Industry Cluster Regional Employment Growth Rate, Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

19 Figure 16 on the previous page shows the region s largest industry cluster by employment is education and knowledge creation. The LQ for this industry cluster in the region is 1.25, indicating that there is a similar concentration of education employment in the region compared to the nation as a whole. The second largest industry cluster by employment in the region is heavy construction services, and it has an LQ of Therefore, there is a greater concentration of employment in the heavy construction services cluster in the region relative to the national proportion. Both of these industry clusters experienced positive employment growth (14.2%) between 2005 and Figure 17 below lists the 15 largest industry clusters by employment in the region in 2010, along with their location quotients. Among the top 15 industry clusters, tobacco had the largest location quotient in the region with There is a large relative concentration of jobs in the tobacco industry cluster in the region and between 2005 and 2010 the industry cluster experienced a regional growth rate of 14.5 percent. The industry clusters in the region with the largest location quotients after tobacco are heavy machinery (18.51); agricultural products (18.29); processed food (7.72) and heavy construction services (5.11). In addition, all of these industry clusters experienced positive growth between 2005 and Figure 17. Location Quotient for Top 15 Regional Industry Clusters, 2010 Education and Knowledge Creation Heavy Construction Services Processed Food Heavy Machinery Tobacco Agricultural Products Financial Services Metal Manufacturing Hospitality and Tourism Distribution Services Furniturre Transportation and Logistics Production Technology Business Services Automotive Region Iowa Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

20 JOB AND BUSINESS CREATION Between 2005 and 2010 Iowa experienced a net job loss of an estimated 11,200 jobs, a total decrease of 0.8 percent. Similarly, the nation and over half of the counties in this region had percentage decreases over the same period. However, Chickasaw County (4.8%), Butler County (3.9%) and Black Hawk County (2.6%) experienced percentage increases in non-farm employment from 2005 to 2010 (Figure 18). The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages through the Bureau of Labor Statistics measures the number of establishments based on businesses that pay unemployment insurance. Figure 19 shows the change by percentage for Iowa, the U.S. and each county in the region from 2005 to Black Hawk County has experienced growth in number of establishments by a greater percentage than the State as a whole. However, Tama, Butler and Grundy counties have experienced negative growth during the same period. Figure 18. Non-Farm Employment Black Hawk 2.6% Bremer -1.0% Buchanan -3.3% Butler 3.9% Chickasaw 4.8% Grundy -1.3% Tama -2.6% Iowa -0.8% U.S. -2.9% -4.0% -3.0% -2.0% -1.0% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Figure 19. Establishments by County % 4.9% 4.0% 3.5% 2.6% 2.7% 2.0% 1.1% 0.6% 0.0% -0.5% -0.3% -2.0% The largest employment gains in the -4.0% -3.5% region between 2005 and 2010 were in the educational services sector, which gained 1,468 jobs (Figure 20). Other job gains occurred within the health services and other services industry sectors. There were also significant employment decreases in the region, primarily in the public administration, manufacturing and retail trade industry sectors. Overall, the region gained 570 jobs between 2005 and Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Figure 20. Change in Employment by Industry, Industry Regional Employment Change # % Educational Services 9,643 11,111 1, % Health Services 13,945 14,971 1, % Other Services 2,615 3, % Transportation/Warehousing 3,549 3, % Agriculture 847 1, % Accomodations and Food Services 8,814 9, % Management of Companies % Arts and Entertainment % Mining % Wholesale Trade 4,418 4, % Utilities % Finance and Insurance 4,892 4, % Information 1,326 1, % Real Estate and Rental 1, % Administrative, Support and Waste Management 4,023 3, % Professional, Scientific Services 2,818 2, % Construction 5,007 4, % Retail Trade 12,813 12, % Manufacturing 19,642 19, % Public Administration 5,775 4, % Total 103, , % Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

21 Regional industry projections (Figure 21) indicate large employment gains in health care and social assistance; educational services; and professional, scientific and technical services industry sectors. Percentage of increases should also be noted. For instance, the professional, scientific, and technical services industry shows a 33.1 percent projected increase in employment from 2008 to Figure 21. Industry Employment Projections Health Care & Social Assistance 3, % Educational Services 1, % Professional, Scientific & Technical Services % Administrative, Support & Waste Management Construction Accommodation & Food Service % 15.1% 7.7% Retail Trade Manufacturing Finance & Insurance % 2.1% 9.1% Transportation & Warehousing Other Services Real Estate & Rental Leasing Arts,Entertainment & Recreation Wholesale Trade Management of Companies & Enterprises Publishing Industries Mining Government Utilities Agriculture % 6.0% 12.2% 3.5% 0.0% 2.7% 0.2% 8.7% 13.4% 1.8% 18.9% Figure 22. Industry Average Annual Wages, 2010 Industry Region Iowa U.S. Accommodation & Food Services $13,576 $12,671 $17,264 Administrative, Support and Waste Management $27,394 $26,785 $33,384 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $35,536 $33,347 $26,780 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation $12,075 $18,712 $24,784 Construction $41,769 $43,851 $49,452 Educational Services $35,950 $38,369 $42,796 Finance & Insurance $46,155 $59,388 $84,448 Health Care & Social Assistance $36,009 $38,065 $44,460 Information $33,810 $45,094 $72,176 Management of Companies & Enterprises $72,810 $71,160 $98,280 Manufacturing $55,612 $49,772 $57,616 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction $40,750 $43,633 $90,584 Other Services (except Public Administration) $25,225 $25,858 $29,536 Professional, Scientific & Technical Services $46,402 $51,871 $77,272 Public Administration $36,151 $42,481 $54,392 Real Estate, Rental & Leasing $34,022 $34,925 $43,784 Retail Trade $22,358 $22,630 $26,675 Transportation & Warehousing $39,199 $39,375 $46,488 Utilities $57,387 $71,633 $78,832 Wholesale Trade $47,886 $51,515 $63,648 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Source: Iowa Workforce Development Data based on IWD Region Seven which includes: Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler and Grundy counties ,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 Though smaller in overall employment numbers, the professional, scientific and technical services industry includes a wide variety of positions such as: auditors, management analysts, computer support specialists, computer network architects, public relations specialists, mechanical engineers, scientists, architects, etc. The aggregate occupations in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry earn an average of $77,272 per year nationally, $51,871 per year in Iowa and $46,402 in the region (Figure 22). Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

22 LABOR FORCE Chickasaw County s labor force (those employed or actively seeking employment) grew by 7.1 percent between 2005 and 2010 (Figure 23). Along with Butler (5.1%) and Black Hawk (4.5%) counties, each had a percentage growth higher than the State of Iowa and the United States. Buchanan (-1.4%) and Tama (-1.2%) counties both experienced negative labor force growth between 2005 and % 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.5% Figure 23. Labor Force Growth % 7.1% 4.0% 3.0% 2.6% 3.1% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.7% 0.0% -1.0% -2.0% -1.4% Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. -1.2% Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Analyzing industry employment by age has played an important role in preparing Iowa for upcoming retirements. As Iowa s average general population has aged, so has Iowa s workforce. From 2000 to 2010, the number of the region s jobholders age 24 and younger dropped from 29,627 to 23,652 (a decrease of 5,975 younger workers). At the other end of the spectrum, workers age 55 and older increased from 2000 to There were 15,372 workers over the age of 55 in 2000 and 23,992 in 2010, an increase of 56.1 percent (Figure 24). Additionally, Figure 25 (on the next page) shows the change by year in total employment percentage for each age group. Figure 24. Regional Annual Average Employment by Age 30,000 25,000 20,000 27,424 25,775 25,926 25,769 24,033 22, ,777 15,000 10,000 8,991 11,160 9,121 9,476 9,319 11,711 5,000 5,212 5,215 3, Source: Census Bureau Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

23 Figure 25 below includes total employment and the percentage change by age group from 2001 to 2010 in the region. Between 2001 and 2010, there has been steady increases in the number of employed in the 55 to 64 age bracket, while there has largely been decreases in the number of employed in the 14 to 18 age bracket. The increases in the employment of older workers in the region is most likely due to an aging population. 120,000 Figure 25. Regional Total Employment & Percent of Change by Age Group 10.0% 100, % 80,000 60,000 40,000 20, % -5.0% -10.0% -15.0% Total % Source: Census Bureau Overall, the region s workforce has gender balance. However, particular industries are more male or female dominant as illustrated in Figure 26. Males make up a larger number of the workforce in the manufacturing and construction sectors, and females make up a larger number of the workforce in the healthcare and social assistance and the educational services sectors. Figure 26. Regional Industry Employment by Gender Manufacturing Healthcare & Social Assistance Educational Services Retail Trade Accommodation& Food Services Construction Public Administration Administrative & Waste Services Wholesale Trade Finance & Insurance Transportation/Warehousing Other Services Professional & Technical Services Agriculture Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Information Real Estate, Rental & Leasing Management of Companies Utilities Mining 620 2,682 2,463 1,081 3,262 1,070 2,823 2,096 1,656 1,589 1, /1, / / / / /361 10/80 5,351 10,224 7,807 6,319 4,999 2,795 2,949 3,777 1,317 14,065 4,470 6,805 4,435 16,918 2, ,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 Source: Census Bureau Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

24 Figure 27 illustrates the industries within the region that will be most adversely affected due to an aging workforce, with blue colors representing those 45 and older. Percentages are annotated in the figure for the and age groups, representing the majority of workers. Educational services, utilities, public administration and mining industry sectors each have a majority of their workers 45 years and older. These encompass a wide variety of occupations that will each be affected by retirements. In addition, the agriculture industry sector contains the highest proportion of workers over 65 years of age % Figure 27. Industry Employment by Age Distribution % 60.0% 16.4% 31.8% 22.2% 26.3% 26.4% 29.8% 32.1% 29.4% 35.1% 32.8% 35.5% 34.2% 37.7% 41.6% 39.3% 39.3% 44.7% 43.1% 46.3% 46.0% 52.6% 49.0% 40.0% 20.0% 45.0% 33.3% 44.7% 34.8% 45.7% 38.7% 46.6% 41.0% 40.6% 46.1% 46.2% 39.6% 43.4% 39.5% 45.0% 35.0% 34.5% 36.6% 0.0% Source: Census Bureau For more detailed gender, industry and age analysis visit Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

25 Figure 28. Percent Change in Workers Age 55 and Older, 2010 Lyon 889 Sioux 3,739 Osceola Dickinson Emmet 544 1, O'Brien 1,522 Clay 1,997 Palo Alto 881 Kossuth 1,572 Winnebago 1,074 Hancock 1,468 Worth 508 Cerro Gordo 5,263 Mitchell 819 Floyd 1,222 Howard 1,017 Chickasaw 949 Winneshiek 2,321 Allamakee 1,213 Plymouth 2,197 Cherokee 1,257 Buena Vista 2,091 Pocahontas 641 Humboldt 825 Wright 1,244 Franklin 924 Butler 840 Bremer 2,164 Fayette 1,640 Clayton 1,537 Woodbury 9,881 Ida 769 Sac 877 Calhoun 805 Webster 3,902 Hamilton 1,620 Hardin 1,733 Grundy 907 Black Hawk 13,900 Buchanan 1,449 Delaware 1,328 Dubuque 11,102 Monona 676 Harrison 881 Crawford 1,566 Shelby 1,312 Carroll 2,548 Audubon 477 Greene 744 Guthrie 745 Dallas 4,060 Boone 1,794 Polk 48,970 Story 8,394 Marshall 4,182 Jasper 2,529 Tama 1,204 Poweshiek 2,018 Benton 1,195 Iowa 1,829 Linn 23,031 Johnson 14,120 Jones 1,477 Cedar 1,160 Muscatine 4,274 Jackson 1,645 Clinton 4,682 Scott 16,067 Pottawattamie 7,176 Mills 950 Fremont 550 Montgomery 953 Page 1,650 Cass 1,491 Adams 277 Taylor 417 Adair 651 Madison 809 Warren 1,859 Union Clarke Lucas 1, Ringgold 372 Decatur 486 Wayne 461 Marion 3,683 Monroe 528 Appanoose 1,030 Mahaska 1,776 Wapello 3,276 Davis 444 Keokuk 541 Jefferson 1,957 Van Buren 500 Washington 1,739 Henry 1,954 Lee 3,379 Louisa 745 Des Moines 4,620 Percent Change Based on Population 16.1% % 21.1% % 24.1% % Source: Census Bureau Iowa workers age 55 and above increased in all of Iowa s 99 counties from 2000 to 2010 as color-coded in Figure 28. The total number of workers in this age category are listed within each county on the map. The majority of counties that saw a large percentage increase in workers over the age of 55 from 2000 to 2010 were located in more rural areas. Relative to the rest of the State, the counties in this region saw larger percentage growths in the number of workers age 55 and older. Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

26 EMERGING INDUSTRIES In Iowa, renewable energy related industries accounted for an estimated 9,977 jobs in 2010, up from 5,391 in These industries provide new opportunities for workers and often create new jobs. Figure 29. Wind Energy Wind Iowa leads the nation in wind generation as a percentage of total power output at 20 percent and ranks second nationally in current wind generation output with 4,495 megawatts installed and 2,893 turbines across the State. Iowa is a magnet for wind energy manufacturing companies, attracted by Iowa s strong manufacturing base, excellent transportation infrastructure and skilled workforce. Nine international wind-related manufacturing companies have located in Iowa (see Figure 29). This region has a relatively large number of supply chain companies and a small number of wind turbine installations in the area. Source: Iowa Economic Development Authority Ethanol Iowa accounts for about 25 percent of all U.S. ethanol production and leads the nation in production of raw biomass. As of November 2010 there were 37 ethanol facilities in operation across Iowa producing approximately 3.28 billion gallons per year. The highest concentration of facilities are located in the north central and western portions of the State. There are three ethanol plants in the region: Flint Hills Resources in Shell Rock, IA (Butler County) and Fairbank, IA (Buchanan County) and Homeland Energy Solutions in Lawler, IA (Chickasaw County). Biodiesel Iowa ranks fourth in biodiesel production nationwide and produced million gallons at its 13 biodiesel plant locations during Biodiesel is a biodegradable, nontoxic alternative fuel that can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel. 200,000 NEW JOBS SUMMARY In 2011, Iowa had an unemployment rate of 5.9 percent, significantly less than the U.S. unemployment rate of 8.9 percent. Among counties in the region, Bremer County had the lowest unemployment rate in 2011 with 4.6 percent, while the rest of the counties ranged between 5.1 and 6.9 percent. The region s economy is heavily dominated by manufacturing, health services and retail trade, that combined employ 44.5 percent of the region s workers. The labor force grew by 3.1 percent in the region between 2005 and 2010, compared to a 2.6 percent growth statewide. Educational services employment increased by 1,468 between 2005 and 2010, the largest industry increase in the region. The sectors that lost the largest numbers of net jobs in the region between 2005 and 2010 were public administration (861), manufacturing (602) and retail trade (551). Renewable energy facilities employ an estimated 9,977 workers statewide. Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

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28 25% INCREASE IN FAMILY INCOMES Another goal of this administration is to increase family incomes by 25 percent. This section will address current household income in Iowa as well as examine income distribution within the region. Thereafter, business climate and quality of life, including labor costs, property taxes, housing figures and health insurance data will be discussed. INCOME Iowa s 2010 median household income is $48,031 which is lower than the majority of the counties in this region. Butler County has experienced strong median household income growth since 2000 (31.2%), and its 2010 median household income is $49,703. Bremer County had the highest 2010 median household income in the region ($55,606) followed closely by Grundy County ($55,302). Both of these counties outpace the national 2010 median household income (Figure 30). Figure 30. Median Household Income & Growth, $60,000 $40,000 $44,046 $55,606 Median Household Income $50,026 $49,703 $45,083 % Growth $55,302 $48,833 $48,031 $50, % 40.0% 20.0% $20, % $0 Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. 20.0% Source: Census Bureau The relatively high median household income of the region can be attributed to the large proportion of households in this region having an income of $50,000 or more per year (Figure 31). Attracting and expanding industries that bring higher-paying jobs, not just more jobs, needs to continue to be a focus for the region as well as the State. In addition, the creation of more higher-paying jobs will help to attract and retain talented workers in Iowa. Figure 31. Income Distribution, 2010 $0 to $14K $15K to $34K $35K to $49K $50K to $99K $100K % 13.3% 16.9% 13.5% 11.3% 9.3% 13.5% 12.3% 15.4% 20.6% 80.0% 60.0% 31.6% 38.0% 39.3% 36.7% 30.7% 42.4% 33.4% 33.5% 30.6% 40.0% 14.8% 16.2% 15.6% 17.3% 20.9% 15.5% 18.0% 15.9% 14.2% 20.0% 25.5% 18.6% 20.5% 22.8% 28.4% 20.0% 26.2% 23.0% 21.6% 0.0% 14.8% 10.3% 11.1% 11.9% 10.7% 8.6% 10.1% 12.2% 13.0% Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. Source: Census Bureau Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

29 BUSINESS CLIMATE AND QUALITY OF LIFE This section measures the capacity of the region to support business expansion and development opportunities. It identifies factors (outside of workforce development) most critical to small, medium and large employers in deciding where to locate or expand operations. Labor costs and quality of life factors are all important components to be considered. Quality of life indicators are a combination of several factors, some that are quantifiable and some that are not. Taken together, they provide a picture of how appealing a place is to both live and work a critical factor for attracting and retaining both industry and talent. LABOR COSTS In 2010, weekly wages ranged from $581 to $751 among the counties of this region. Buchanan County has the lowest average weekly wage and Black Hawk County has the highest (Figure 32). While businesses seek competitively-priced regions for better profitability, they also want to locate in regions and states that have appropriately skilled labor. Though Iowa clearly has a strong labor force and multiple colleges and universities educating young smart talent, wage levels must be properly addressed to make it a selling point rather than a detractor. Figure 32. Average Weekly Wages, 2010 Black Hawk $751 Bremer $678 Buchanan $581 Butler $588 Chickasaw $611 Grundy $688 Tama $583 Iowa $734 U.S. $899 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 $900 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics $800 $750 $700 $650 $600 $550 $500 $450 Figure 33. Average Weekly Wage Growth, Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Tama Grundy The counties wages have grown steadily in the region since 2005 (Figure 33). Average weekly wage growth will assist in attracting workers to the State, retaining college graduates and building its already strong workforce. A skilled workforce is one of the top factors considered by companies today when deciding where to locate. $ Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

30 Figure 34. Iowa School Tax Rates by School District LYON OSCEOLA DICKINSON EMMET WINNEBAGO WORTH MITCHELL HOWARD WINNESHIEK ALLAMAKEE SIOUX OBRIEN CLAY PALO ALTO KOSSUTH HANCOCK FLOYD CERRO GORDO CHICKASAW FAYETTE PLYMOUTH CHEROKEE HUMBOLDT BUENA VISTA POCAHONTAS WRIGHT FRANKLIN BUTLER BREMER CLAYTON WOODBURY IDA SAC CALHOUN WEBSTER HAMILTON HARDIN GRUNDY BUCHANAN BLACK HAWK DELAWARE DUBUQUE JONES JACKSON MONONA CRAWFORD CARROLL GREENE BOONE STORY MARSHALL TAMA BENTON LINN CLINTON HARRISON SHELBY AUDUBON GUTHRIE DALLAS POLK JASPER POWESHIEK IOWA JOHNSON CEDAR SCOTT MUSCATINE CASS POTTAWATTAMIE ADAIR MADISON WARREN MARION WASHINGTON MAHASKA KEOKUK LOUISA MILLS MONTGOMERY ADAMS UNION CLARKE LUCAS MONROE WAPELLO JEFFERSON HENRY DES MOINES VAN BUREN FREMONT PAGE RINGGOLD DECATUR WAYNE APPANOOSE DAVIS TAYLOR LEE Source: Iowa Department of Management School Tax Rate by School School Tax District Rate by School District (per $1,000 of taxable value) $ $12.38 $ $14.14 $ $15.87 $ $17.95 $ $23.30 PROPERTY TAXES One factor prospective employers and workers take into account when choosing a place to locate is property tax rates. Figure 34 illustrates the 2012 fiscal year school tax rates by school district for the State of Iowa. School taxes in this region are in the low-to-moderate range compared to the rest of the State. Within the region, Chickasaw County generally has the lowest school tax rates, while Black Hawk and Butler counties have some of the highest school tax rates. Rates vary quite a bit within Grundy County. For example, the Gladbrook-Reinbeck school district has a rate of $12.14 per $1,000 of taxable property value and the Grundy Center school district has a rate of $16.35 per $1,000 of taxable value. Figure 35 shows the county property tax rates for the region. Tama County has both the highest urban and rural tax rates in the region, with $7.01 and $10.60 per $1,000 of taxable property value, respectively. Chickasaw County has both the lowest urban and rural tax rates in the region, with $4.36 and $7.36 per $1,000 of taxable property value, respectively. $12.00 $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00 $0.00 Figure 35. County Property Tax Rates Urban Rate Rural Rate $10.60 $9.59 $9.79 $9.48 $8.93 $8.59 $7.36 $6.60 $6.56 $7.01 $5.73 $5.50 $4.98 $4.36 Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Source: Iowa Department of Management Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

31 HOUSING A low cost of living and affordable housing prices are important to workers looking to relocate. Housing costs are the strongest component when measuring the affordability of a state. Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Figure 36. Median Housing Values $118,600 $132,800 $113,400 As of 2010, Iowa s median home value of $122,000 was over $65,500 less than the U.S. median home value of $187,500. Regionally, median housing values are consistently low, ranging from $90,900 to $132,800 (Figure 36). The affordability of housing relative to national trends should be utilized by the region and leveraged as a strong selling point for attracting new talent. Butler $90,900 Chickasaw $93,800 Grundy $111,000 Tama $96,500 Iowa $122,000 U.S. $187,500 $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 Source: Census Bureau It should be noted, however, that particularly in rural counties, there may be a lack of quality housing options. So despite affordable housing costs, a lack of quality housing choices makes retaining and attracting talented workers to these regions a challenge. HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE Iowa Workforce Development produces reports for the State of Iowa analyzing fringe benefit packages offered by employers across all industrial classifications and employment ranges. Responding businesses provide information on benefit packages offered throughout the State of Iowa. This information assists businesses, community leaders and workers to make better informed decisions on expansion and retention initiatives, community development projects and job offerings. Figure 37 illustrates the percentage of Figure 37. Regional Health Insurance by Employment Size, 2010 employers by employment size in the region Part Time Full Time that offer health insurance plans to 100% employees, both full and part-time. Almost all 100.0% 100.0% 90% 94.1% 95.1% 93.8% of the survey respondents for large employers 80% 78.7% 70% in this region offer medical insurance to their 60% 66.7% full-time employees. In addition nearly four 50% 50.0% 40% fifths (78.7%) of the smaller establishments 30% 33.3% offer medical insurance to full-time 20% employees. Employers also offer other 10% 11.0% 13.0% 16.2% 0% benefits to employees such as flexible 1 to to to to 249 spending accounts, company discounts, Employment Range 250 to tuition assistance and incentives. Fringe Benefit Profiles are available at Source: Iowa Workforce Development Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

32 25% INCREASE IN FAMILY INCOMES SUMMARY Five of the seven counties in the region have a 2010 median household income greater than Iowa ($48,031) and Bremer ($55,606) and Grundy ($55,302) counties 2010 median household incomes are also greater than the nation ($50,046) as a whole. Chickasaw County generally has the lowest school tax rates, while Black Hawk and Butler counties have some of the highest school tax rates in the region. Median 2010 housing values in the region range from $90,900 in Butler County to $132,800 in Bremer County, all, except Bremer County, are lower than the statewide median ($122,000) and all are lower than the national median ($187,500). Within the region, Black Hawk County had the highest average weekly wage with $751 in 2010, followed by Grundy County with 688. The statewide average weekly wage was $734. Tama County has both the highest urban and rural tax rates in the region, with $7.01 and $10.60 per $1,000 of taxable property value, respectively. An overwhelming majority of employers in this region provide health insurance to their full-time employees. Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

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34 BEST SCHOOLS IN THE NATION Regions and states with an established pipeline of young professionals with advanced degrees in varying fields of study help provide a deep and diverse talent base from which to recruit and retain high-impact industries. Employers say they need a better-prepared, better-trained workforce. That means higher expectations for schools. Once Iowa s educational system was recognized globally as a leader in education, however today it is in the middle of the pack. Additionally, the quality of K-12 schools and programs that expose young students to varying career options is important to developing Iowa s available human capital. This section includes indicators on the region s rankings compared to the State of Iowa and nation as a whole regarding education. K-12 PROGRAMS Leveraging the State s strength in K-12 education is important moving forward. Continuing to expand on programs that educate the State s youth about the multiple higher-education opportunities and career options that exist statewide is important for ensuring that Iowa is capitalizing on its strong K-12 educational system % 75.0% 50.0% 25.0% Figure 38. Reading Proficiency, % of 4th graders % of 8th graders 83.3% 83.5% 79.8% 80.7% 80.7% 81.6% 78.3% 79.9% 82.1% 74.7% 75.5% 70.0% 77.8% 67.1% It is apparent that Iowa recognizes its young people as one of its strongest assets, and the State is quite effective in laying the educational foundation necessary for preparing them for careers down the road. 0.0% Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Source: Iowa Department of Education Figures 38 and 39 illustrate the proficiency in both reading and mathematics for students in the region, with measurements taken in fourth and eighth grades as reported by the 2011 Adequate Yearly Progress report % 80.1% 78.2% 85.4% 84.6% 82.1% 84.0% 75.2% 75.1% The proficiency levels for reading in this 25.0% region range from 67.1 to 83.5 percent. There is a drop in the proportion of 0.0% proficient students from fourth to eighth grade in all counties of the region, except Grundy County where there is a slight increase. Buchanan and Tama counties, in particular, each have a very large drop from fourth to eighth grade of 10.7 percent. 75.0% 50.0% Figure 39. Math Proficiency, % of 4th graders % of 8th graders 87.7% 81.4% 83.8% 86.1% 84.6% Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Math proficiency levels in the region are generally higher than reading proficiency levels. Just like reading proficiency levels, there is a drop in the proportion of students proficient in math from fourth to eight grade in each of the counties in the region, except Grundy where again there is a slight increase. 68.3% Source: Iowa Department of Education Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

35 The K-12 education systems in the region generally have a very high success rate when it comes to preparing their students for graduation. Figure 40 shows the class of 2010 high school graduation rate for each of the counties in the region, as well as the statewide average. Six of the seven counties in the region surpass the statewide average of 88.8 percent, with Buchanan County having the highest graduation rate at 96.1 percent % 95.0% 90.0% 85.0% 80.0% 75.0% Figure 40. Class of 2010 Graduation Rates 96.0% 96.1% 91.6% 91.1% 91.7% 91.5% 88.8% 83.1% Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa Figure 41 illustrates the K-12 enrollment levels for the counties in the region. The percentages in the bars express the counties enrollment as a percentage of their 2010 total population. Black Hawk County has the highest enrollment in the region, with 17,239 students enrolled in the academic year. Butler County has the lowest enrollment, with 1,736 students. Butler County also has one of the smallest populations in the region; but as a percentage of total population, their enrollment for is still the lowest in the region (11.7%). Overall, K-12 enrollment decreased by 4.5 percent in the region between 2001 and 2011, compared to a 1.1 percent increase in total population. 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2, ,141 17, % 13.2% Black Hawk Figure 41. K-12 Enrollment Source: Iowa Department of Education % 13.1% 12.6% 17.3% 14.6% 4,833 4, % 20.7% 19.6% 2,941 3,338 2,764 1,993 2,425 1,736 2,007 2,491 2,615 2, % 18.4% 13.2% 13.0% 18.5% 20.1% 21.0% 13.7% 11.7% 16.1% Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Source: Iowa Department of Education Looking toward the future, Figure 42 shows the projected change in K-12 enrollment between 2011 and 2016 in the region, as estimated by the Iowa Department of Education. Four of the seven counties in the region are projected to have increases in K-12 enrollment, while Grundy, Tama and Chickasaw counties are projected to have decreases. Overall, enrollment in the region is projected to increase by 2.8 percent between 2011 and ,200 1, Figure 42. Projected Change in K-12 Enrollment Projected Change % Change 5.4% 5.0% 6.0% 3.7% 4.0% % 2.0% 0.0% -2.0% % -4.9% -4.6% -4.0% % Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Source: Iowa Department of Education Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

36 Figure 43 illustrates average composite ACT scores for the region, Iowa and the nation. ACT composite scores range from one to 36. These scores are a combination of four subject areas; English, mathematics, reading and science. All of the counties in the region have a higher average composite score than the national average. Butler and Tama counties eclipse the statewide average of EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Figure 43. Average Composite ACT Scores, Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. Source: Iowa Department of Education Figure 44 represents the educational attainment for the counties in the region of those over 25 years of age. Iowa s percentage (24.5%) of those 25 years of age and older that hold a bachelor s degree or higher exceeds the percentages of all the counties in the region, except Bremer and Black Hawk counties. One concern to note is the somewhat high proportion of those 25 years of age and older that have not graduated from high school in several of the counties in the region. Butler County (12.0%), for instance, has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 without a high school diploma or GED % 80.0% 60.0% 40.0% 20.0% 0.0% Figure 44. Educational Attainment, 2010 No High School High School Graduate Some College Associate's Bachelor's or Higher 18.6% 14.8% 13.4% 24.7% 26.5% 21.5% 16.5% 24.5% 28.0% 9.5% 9.3% 11.3% 9.8% 9.7% 11.8% 10.2% 19.3% 18.2% 9.7% 7.5% 18.6% 21.2% 20.5% 21.0% 22.8% 21.4% 20.6% 33.9% 44.4% 47.3% 42.0% 35.9% 35.1% 40.6% 34.4% 29.0% 11.2% 6.4% 9.5% 12.0% 11.8% 8.8% 11.9% 10.0% 14.9% Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Tama Iowa U.S. Source: Census Bureau When analyzing those with a bachelor s degree or higher, Buchanan County leads the counties in this region with 5.8 percent growth from 2000 to 2010 of those 25 years of age and older (Figure 45). Black Hawk Figure 45. Growth in Educational Attainment Bachelor s Degree or Higher GROWTH IN POPULATION 25+ WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER AS A % OF POPULATION, % Four of the seven counties in the region outpaced both the State and the nation in percentage growth in population of those 25 years of age or older with a bachelor s degree or higher from 2000 to Bremer Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy 1.3% 2.5% 4.4% 5.0% 5.8% Tama Iowa U.S. 3.3% 3.6% 3.5% 0.0% 5.0% Source: Census Bureau Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

37 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and experience are crucial elements for innovation. The State relies on its workforce to excel in these areas in order to maintain a competitive edge in education, commerce, and technological advancements. In the fall of 2011, the Governor s office formed the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Advisory Council. This council will work to grow Iowa s commitment to bolstering STEM education, STEM innovation and to better position Iowa s workforce and the State s economy for the future. The following section provides a snapshot of the distribution of the supply and demand of labor in Iowa as a whole within STEM disciplines. Figure 46 lists the top occupations across STEM disciplines by projected annual growth rate and median hourly wages. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts are in high demand, projected to grow 5.4 percent annually. The majority of the occupations listed are/can be employed in many different industries. Figure 46. Statewide High Growth STEM Occupations Projected Annual Occupation Growth Rate Statewide Median Wage Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 5.4% $ Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 4.3% $ Computer Software Engineers, Applications 3.4% $ Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 3.1% $ Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 3.1% $ Cost Estimators 2.6% $ Civil Engineers 2.3% $ Accountants and Auditors 2.3% $ Computer Systems Analysts 2.2% $ Actuaries 2.2% $ Industrial Engineers 2.1% $ Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 2.1% $ Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1.9% $ Source: Iowa Occupational Projections Starting average wages offered by employers can be one of the reasons they have difficulty filling vacancies. Data compiled from the Iowa Workforce Needs Assessment (Job Vacancy Survey) and the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey identifies a large difference in the starting average wages that are offered to job candidates and the average wages currently being paid to employees in these STEM disciplines. Figure 47 illustrates that the average starting wage offered by employers in the chemistry STEM discipline is much lower ($24.61/hour) than what qualified workers are currently receiving for an OES average wage ($35.29/hour). The starting average wage is much more comparable to the OES entry-level wage for this STEM discipline. Figure 47. STEM Vacancy Wages vs. Average Starting Wages STEM Discipline Average Starting OES Entry - Level OES Average Wage Wage Wage Chemistry $24.61 $25.92 $35.29 Computer Science $21.84 $18.81 $26.27 Engineering $20.64 $20.82 $28.67 Environmental Sciences $20.32 $21.41 $32.97 Geosciences * $34.24 $44.76 Life Sciences $15.85 $14.98 $20.03 Mathematics $19.09 $22.67 $32.60 Physics & Astronomy $24.31 $27.71 $38.66 Sources: Average Starting Wage Workforce Needs Assesment Survey OES Entry & M ean Wage Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) *Insufficient Data/Refused Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

38 Labor Characteristics (STEM) Figure 48 and the data below originates from the 2011 Statewide Laborshed Study. A Laborshed is defined as the area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workers. This Statewide Analysis is composed of 6,000 responses of individuals in the State of Iowa. Surveys were conducted in each ZIP code based on a random sample of the population between 18 and 64 years of age and weighted by the total number of people in each ZIP code. The map and accompanying data below represent where the respondents with experience and education in STEM disciplines live by ZIP code and their responses to the survey questions. In general, this region has a very low concentration of residents with experience and/or education within STEM disciplines, with the exception of the Waterloo area. Figure 48. Concentration of Respondents with STEM Experience or Education Rock Rapids Sibley Spirit Lake Lime Springs New Albin Labor Concentration LYON George DICKINSON Estherville WINNEBAGO WINNESHIEK WORTH Riceville EMMET Milford Buffalo Center MITCHELL Cresco Decorah by Place of Residence (per ZIP Code) OSCEOLA HOWARD ALLAMAKEE Forest City Nora Springs Ridgeway Rock Valley Waukon Sheldon Hartley Graettinger Very Low KOSSUTH Calmar Spencer Clear Lake Sioux Center OBRIEN Garner FLOYD CHICKASAW Low PALO ALTO SIOUX HANCOCK Royal Algona CERRO GORDO Orange City Postville Monona Charles City New Hampton CLAY Mason City Moderate Le Mars Greene Garnavillo BUENA VISTA Ottosen Belmond FAYETTE High BREMER CLAYTON HUMBOLDT PLYMOUTH CHEROKEE Albert City Waverly Cherokee Dakota City Allison WRIGHT Very High POCAHONTAS FRANKLIN BUTLER Kingsley Storm Lake Humboldt Denver Oelwein Eagle Grove Aplington Hazleton Lamont DELAWARE DUBUQUE Sioux City Fort Dodge Blairsburg Ackley Dubuque Webster City Cedar Falls Dyersville Jesup Manchester Sergeant Bluff Otho BLACK HAWK Peosta WOODBURY IDA SAC Independence CALHOUN HAMILTON HARDIN GRUNDY WEBSTER BUCHANAN Jewell Eldora Bernard Waterloo Dayton Conrad Monticello Cascade Bellevue Central City JONES JACKSON Churdan Roland Traer Boone Maquoketa Carroll Albion TAMA Anamosa Sabula MONONA BENTON LINN CRAWFORD Scranton Marshalltown Marion CARROLL BOONE STORY Springville Jefferson Nevada Cedar Rapids MARSHALL GREENE CLINTON Ames Belle Plaine Fairfax Ely Mechanicsville De Witt Clinton Perry Marengo Swisher Solon CEDAR Ankeny Bondurant POWESHIEK Camanche DALLAS Tipton Mondamin Grimes SHELBY Newton Grinnell Eldridge Logan Panora POLK IOWA AUDUBON Coralville HARRISON GUTHRIE Harlan Adel Johnston Kellogg West Branch Williamsburg Oxford JOHNSON Bettendorf Missouri Valley Waukee Des Moines Montezuma Durant SCOTT Redfield JASPER Iowa City Van Meter Wilton Runnells Davenport MUSCATINE Norwalk Atlantic Carlisle Wellman Kalona Council Bluffs Pella Riverside ADAIR Muscatine Oakland CASS MADISON WARREN MARION Oskaloosa KEOKUK POTTAWATTAMIE Fontanelle Winterset Indianola Knoxville MAHASKA Columbus Junction WASHINGTON LOUISA MILLS Creston Eddyville MONTGOMERY CLARKE Glenwood Lucas WAPELLO Corning UNION JEFFERSON Red Oak Osceola Chariton MONROE HENRY Ottumwa Mediapolis ADAMS Fairfield Pacific Junction LUCAS Mount Pleasant DES MOINES Essex Burlington Danville Clarinda FREMONT DECATUR PAGE APPANOOSE DAVIS West Burlington TAYLOR RINGGOLD Leon WAYNE VAN BUREN Centerville Bedford Bloomfield Hamburg College Springs Fort Madison LEE Source: 2011 IWD Statewide Laborshed Survey Keokuk STEM Discipline Breakdown: Education Levels: Current Benefits: 9.0% Chemistry 79.3% Education beyond high school Health/medical insurance % 44.1% Computer Science 3.7% Trade certified Pension/Retirement/401K % 26.6% Engineering 1.4% Vocational training Dental coverage % 29.7% Environmental Science 11.6% Associate degree Paid vacation % 0.9% Geosciences 34.7% Undergraduate degree Vision coverage % 13.2% Life Sciences 13.2% Postgraduate degree Life insurance % 1.4% Mathematics Paid holidays % 9.4% Physics/Astronomy Other Facts: Paid sick leave % (Totals greater than 100% due to some occupational codes 60.0% paid an annual salary belonging to more than one STEM Discipline) Flexibility in the Workplace: 76.8% are/were full-time (by percent of interest) Employment Status: 6.4% are/were part-time Job teams % 16.1% are/were self-employed 82.6% Employed Cross-training % 10.3% hold more than one job 22.2% of the employed are willing to Job sharing % Currently working an average of 44 change employment Varied shifts hrs/week 6.0% Unemployed (2nd, 3rd, & split) % 83.0% of the unemployed are willing to Underemployment: Temporary work % accept employment Seasonal work % Total Underemployment - 2.7% 3.5% Homemakers, Not Employed Low hours - 0.9% Top Advertising Media: 51.9% of homemakers are willing to Mismatch of skills - 1.1% (for those seeking employment opportunities) accept employment Low income - 1.0% The Internet 8.0% Retired (IWD only counts individuals once when Local/Regional Newspapers 28.6% of the retired are willing to accept estimating Total Underemployment.) Networking through family, friends, employment acquaintances Local IowaWORKS Centers Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

39 Workforce Needs (STEM) Figure 49 and the data below originates from the 2010 Workforce Needs Assessment Survey (Job Vacancy). Employers across the State were asked to participate in the survey using on-line technology. The statewide analysis is composed of 9,278 business responses across all different company sizes and industries. The map and accompanying data below represent where the businesses that have job vacancies in STEM disciplines across the State are located. Black Hawk County has the greatest number of vacancies in the region. Figure 49. Concentration of Businesses with Job Vacancies in STEM Disciplines Rock Rapids Sibley Spirit Lake Lime Springs New Albin Reported Job Vacancies LYON George DICKINSON Estherville WINNEBAGO WINNESHIEK WORTH Riceville EMMET Milford Buffalo Center MITCHELL Cresco Decorah OSCEOLA HOWARD by Place of Employment (per ZIP Code) ALLAMAKEE Forest City Nora Springs Ridgeway Rock Valley Waukon Sheldon Hartley Graettinger 1 KOSSUTH Calmar Spencer Clear Lake Sioux Center OBRIEN Garner FLOYD CHICKASAW 2-6 PALO ALTO SIOUX HANCOCK Royal Algona CERRO GORDO Orange City Postville Monona Charles City New Hampton CLAY 7-13 Mason City Le Mars Greene Garnavillo Ottosen BUENA VISTA Belmond BREMER FAYETTE CLAYTON HUMBOLDT PLYMOUTH CHEROKEE Albert City Allison Waverly Cherokee POCAHONTAS Dakota City WRIGHT FRANKLIN BUTLER Kingsley Storm Lake Humboldt Denver Oelwein Eagle Grove Aplington Hazleton DUBUQUE Lamont DELAWARE Sioux City Fort Dodge Blairsburg Ackley Dubuque Webster City Cedar Falls Dyersville Jesup Manchester Sergeant Bluff Otho BLACK HAWK Peosta WOODBURY IDA SAC Independence CALHOUN HAMILTON HARDIN GRUNDY WEBSTER BUCHANAN Jewell Eldora Bernard Waterloo Dayton Conrad Monticello Cascade Bellevue Central City JONES JACKSON Churdan Roland Traer Boone Maquoketa Carroll Albion TAMA Anamosa Sabula MONONA BENTON LINN CRAWFORD Scranton Marshalltown Marion CARROLL BOONE STORY Springville Jefferson Nevada Cedar Rapids MARSHALL GREENE CLINTON Ames Belle Plaine Fairfax Ely Mechanicsville De Witt Clinton Perry Marengo Swisher Solon CEDAR Ankeny Bondurant POWESHIEK Camanche DALLAS Tipton Mondamin Grimes SHELBY Newton Grinnell Eldridge Logan Panora POLK IOWA AUDUBON Coralville GUTHRIE HARRISON Harlan Adel Johnston Kellogg West Branch Williamsburg Oxford JOHNSON Bettendorf Missouri Valley Waukee Des Moines Montezuma Durant SCOTT Redfield JASPER Iowa City Van Meter Wilton Runnells Davenport MUSCATINE Norwalk Atlantic Carlisle Wellman Kalona Council Bluffs Pella Riverside ADAIR Muscatine Oakland CASS MADISON WARREN MARION Oskaloosa KEOKUK POTTAWATTAMIE Fontanelle Winterset Indianola Knoxville MAHASKA Columbus Junction WASHINGTON LOUISA MILLS Creston Eddyville MONTGOMERY CLARKE Glenwood Lucas WAPELLO Corning UNION JEFFERSON Red Oak Osceola Chariton MONROE HENRY Ottumwa Mediapolis ADAMS Fairfield Pacific Junction LUCAS Mount Pleasant DES MOINES Essex Burlington Danville Clarinda FREMONT DECATUR PAGE APPANOOSE DAVIS West Burlington TAYLOR RINGGOLD Leon WAYNE VAN BUREN Centerville Bedford Bloomfield Hamburg College Springs Fort Madison LEE Source: 2010 IWD Workforce Needs Assessment Survey Keokuk STEM Discipline Breakdown: 9.4% Chemistry 29.1% Computer Science 25.8% Engineering 47.0% Environmental Science 0.8% Geosciences 10.8% Life Sciences 2.6% Mathematics 10.2% Physics/Astronomy (Totals greater than 100% due to some occupational codes belonging to more than one STEM Discipline) Job Type: 86.4% Full Time 8.0% Part Time 5.6% Seasonal or Temporary Occupational Categories: Professional, Paraprofessional & Technical % Management & Administrative % Production, Construction & Material Handling - 5.4% Agriculture - 0.4% Clerical & Admin Support - 0.4% Service Occupations - 0.2% Career Experience Requirements: No Experience Needed % Less than 1 Year - 9.2% One to Two Years % Three to Five Years % More than Five Years % Education Requirements: 6.3% No Education Requirement 17.8% High School Diploma/GED 11.7% Trade/technical certification 2.9% Vocational training 11.7% Associate degree 41.4% Undergraduate degree 8.1% Postgraduate degree Top Advertising Media: (for employers offering job opportunities) The Internet Local/Regional Newspapers Local IowaWORKS Centers College/University Career Services Offices Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

40 Analyzing each STEM discipline individually provides an opportunity to identify where gaps might exist in the supply and demand of occupational groups. Figures 50 and 51 below represent visually where the supply and demand for workers with engineering education or experience exist across the State. Figure 52, on the next page, illustrates the overlay of the supply and demand data. Almost every county within the region has a supply of workers with engineering education/experience. The greatest demand in the region for workers with this type of education/experience is in Black Hawk County. Figure 50. Supply of Workers with Engineering Education/Experience LYON OSCEOLA DICKINSON EMMET KOSSUTH WINNEBAGO WORTH MITCHELL HOWARD WINNESHIEK ALLAMAKEE Engineering Concentration Low SIOUX OBRIEN CLAY PALO ALTO HANCOCK CERRO GORDO FLOYD CHICKASAW Moderate FAYETTE CLAYTON High PLYMOUTH CHEROKEE BUENA VISTA POCAHONTAS HUMBOLDT WRIGHT FRANKLIN BUTLER BREMER WOODBURY IDA SAC CALHOUN WEBSTER HAMILTON HARDIN GRUNDY BLACK HAWK BUCHANAN DELAWARE DUBUQUE JACKSON JONES MONONA CRAWFORD CARROLL GREENE BOONE STORY MARSHALL TAMA BENTON LINN CLINTON CEDAR HARRISON SHELBY AUDUBON GUTHRIE DALLAS POLK JASPER POWESHIEK IOWA JOHNSON SCOTT MUSCATINE POTTAWATTAMIE CASS ADAIR MADISON WARREN MARION MAHASKA KEOKUK WASHINGTON LOUISA MILLS MONTGOMERY ADAMS UNION CLARKE LUCAS MONROE WAPELLO JEFFERSON HENRY DES MOINES FREMONT PAGE TAYLOR RINGGOLD DECATUR WAYNE APPANOOSE DAVIS VAN BUREN LEE Source: 2011 IWD Statewide Laborshed Survey Figure 51. Demand for Workers with Engineering Education/Experience LYON OSCEOLA DICKINSON EMMET KOSSUTH WINNEBAGO WORTH MITCHELL HOWARD WINNESHIEK ALLAMAKEE Engineering Concentration Low SIOUX OBRIEN CLAY PALO ALTO HANCOCK CERRO GORDO FLOYD CHICKASAW Moderate FAYETTE CLAYTON High PLYMOUTH CHEROKEE BUENA VISTA POCAHONTAS HUMBOLDT WRIGHT FRANKLIN BUTLER BREMER WOODBURY IDA SAC CALHOUN WEBSTER HAMILTON HARDIN GRUNDY BLACK HAWK BUCHANAN DELAWARE DUBUQUE JACKSON JONES MONONA CRAWFORD CARROLL GREENE BOONE STORY MARSHALL TAMA BENTON LINN CLINTON CEDAR HARRISON SHELBY AUDUBON GUTHRIE DALLAS POLK JASPER POWESHIEK IOWA JOHNSON SCOTT MUSCATINE POTTAWATTAMIE CASS ADAIR MADISON WARREN MARION MAHASKA KEOKUK WASHINGTON LOUISA MILLS MONTGOMERY ADAMS UNION CLARKE LUCAS MONROE WAPELLO JEFFERSON HENRY DES MOINES FREMONT PAGE TAYLOR RINGGOLD DECATUR WAYNE APPANOOSE DAVIS VAN BUREN LEE Source: 2010 IWD Workforce Needs Assessment Survey Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

41 SIOUX OBRIEN CLAY PALO ALTO HANCOCK CERRO GORDO HARRISON SHELBY AUDUBON GUTHRIE DALLAS POLK JASPER POWESHIEK IOWA JOHNSON Figure 52. Supply & Demand Overlay of Engineering Discipline LYON OSCEOLA DICKINSON EMMET WINNEBAGO WORTH MITCHELL HOWARD WINNESHIEK ALLAMAKEE KOSSUTH FLOYD CHICKASAW FAYETTE CLAYTON PLYMOUTH HUMBOLDT BREMER POCAHONTAS WRIGHT FRANKLIN BUTLER WOODBURY IDA WEBSTER SAC CALHOUN HAMILTON GRUNDY HARDIN BLACK HAWK BUCHANAN DELAWARE DUBUQUE JACKSON MONONA TAMA BENTON LINN CARROLL GREENE BOONE STORY MARSHALL JONES CLINTON CEDAR SCOTT MUSCATINE POTTAWATTAMIE CASS ADAIR MADISON WARREN MARION MAHASKA KEOKUK WASHINGTON LOUISA MILLS MONTGOMERY ADAMS UNION CLARKE LUCAS MONROE WAPELLO JEFFERSON HENRY DES MOINES FREMONT PAGE VAN BUREN TAYLOR RINGGOLD DECATUR WAYNE APPANOOSE DAVIS LEE Engineering Vacancy Concentration Engineering Labor Concentration Source: 2011 IWD Statewide Laborshed Survey and 2010 IWD Workforce Needs Assessment Survey The labor force employed within the engineering STEM discipline is well aligned in many areas of the State where there is a demand for labor in engineering occupations. This alignment is apparent geographically, as shown in Figure 52, above. However, there are areas where the occupational categories of currently employed workers do not correlate closely with the occupational categories of vacant positions. As stated before, overall there are low concentrations of labor with experience and/or education within this STEM discipline throughout the region. However, most of the reported engineering vacancies in the region are located in Black Hawk County. This may indicate an opportunity for enhanced communication and better matching of potential employees and employers via media outlets and networking opportunities. Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

42 In addition to engineering, computer science occupations are also growing in demand in Iowa. Below, Figures 53 and 54 represent visually where the supply and demand for workers with computer science education or experience exists across the State. There is a low concentration of workers with computer science experience and/or education in the region. Black Hawk County shows a moderate-to-high supply of workers with a computer science background. Similarly, there is a moderate demand for these workers in Black Hawk County. Figure 55, on the next page, illustrates the overlay of the supply and demand data. Figure 53. Supply of Workers with Computer Science Education/Experience LYON OSCEOLA DICKINSON EMMET WINNEBAGO WORTH MITCHELL HOWARD Computer Science Concentration KOSSUTH WINNESHIEK ALLAMAKEE Low SIOUX OBRIEN CLAY PALO ALTO HANCOCK CERRO GORDO FLOYD CHICKASAW Moderate FAYETTE CLAYTON High PLYMOUTH CHEROKEE BUENA VISTA POCAHONTAS HUMBOLDT WRIGHT FRANKLIN BUTLER BREMER WOODBURY IDA SAC CALHOUN WEBSTER HAMILTON HARDIN GRUNDY BLACK HAWK BUCHANAN DELAWARE DUBUQUE JACKSON JONES MONONA CRAWFORD CARROLL GREENE BOONE STORY MARSHALL TAMA BENTON LINN CLINTON CEDAR HARRISON SHELBY AUDUBON GUTHRIE DALLAS POLK JASPER POWESHIEK IOWA JOHNSON SCOTT MUSCATINE POTTAWATTAMIE CASS ADAIR MADISON WARREN MARION MAHASKA KEOKUK WASHINGTON LOUISA MILLS MONTGOMERY ADAMS UNION CLARKE LUCAS MONROE WAPELLO JEFFERSON HENRY DES MOINES FREMONT PAGE TAYLOR RINGGOLD DECATUR WAYNE APPANOOSE DAVIS VAN BUREN LEE Source: 2011 IWD Statewide Laborshed Survey Figure 54. Demand for Workers with Computer Science Education/Experience LYON OSCEOLA DICKINSON EMMET KOSSUTH WINNEBAGO WORTH MITCHELL HOWARD WINNESHIEK ALLAMAKEE Computer Science Concentration Low SIOUX OBRIEN CLAY PALO ALTO HANCOCK CERRO GORDO FLOYD CHICKASAW Moderate High FAYETTE CLAYTON PLYMOUTH CHEROKEE BUENA VISTA POCAHONTAS HUMBOLDT WRIGHT FRANKLIN BUTLER BREMER WOODBURY IDA SAC CALHOUN WEBSTER HAMILTON HARDIN GRUNDY BLACK HAWK BUCHANAN DELAWARE DUBUQUE JACKSON JONES MONONA CRAWFORD CARROLL GREENE BOONE STORY MARSHALL TAMA BENTON LINN CLINTON CEDAR HARRISON SHELBY AUDUBON GUTHRIE DALLAS POLK JASPER POWESHIEK IOWA JOHNSON SCOTT MUSCATINE POTTAWATTAMIE CASS ADAIR MADISON WARREN MARION MAHASKA KEOKUK WASHINGTON LOUISA MILLS MONTGOMERY ADAMS UNION CLARKE LUCAS MONROE WAPELLO JEFFERSON HENRY DES MOINES FREMONT PAGE TAYLOR RINGGOLD DECATUR WAYNE APPANOOSE DAVIS VAN BUREN LEE Source: 2010 IWD Workforce Needs Assessment Survey Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

43 SIOUX OBRIEN CLAY PALO ALTO HANCOCK CERRO GORDO HARRISON SHELBY AUDUBON GUTHRIE DALLAS POLK JASPER POWESHIEK IOWA JOHNSON The labor force employed within the computer science STEM discipline is well aligned with most areas across the State where there is a demand for labor in computer science occupations. Within the region this is generally apparent. This alignment can be seen geographically in Figure 55, below. However, there are a few areas where the occupational categories of currently employed workers does not correlate closely with the occupational categories of vacant positions, such as in Buchanan County, where there is available labor but no reported vacancies. Figure 55. Supply & Demand Overlay of Computer Science Discipline LYON OSCEOLA DICKINSON EMMET WINNEBAGO WORTH MITCHELL HOWARD WINNESHIEK ALLAMAKEE KOSSUTH FLOYD CHICKASAW FAYETTE CLAYTON PLYMOUTH HUMBOLDT BREMER POCAHONTAS WRIGHT FRANKLIN BUTLER WOODBURY IDA SAC CALHOUN WEBSTER HAMILTON HARDIN GRUNDY BLACK HAWK BUCHANAN DELAWARE DUBUQUE JACKSON JONES MONONA CRAWFORD CARROLL GREENE BOONE STORY MARSHALL TAMA BENTON LINN CLINTON CEDAR SCOTT MUSCATINE POTTAWATTAMIE CASS ADAIR MADISON WARREN MARION MAHASKA KEOKUK WASHINGTON LOUISA MILLS MONTGOMERY ADAMS UNION CLARKE LUCAS MONROE WAPELLO JEFFERSON HENRY DES MOINES FREMONT PAGE TAYLOR RINGGOLD DECATUR WAYNE APPANOOSE DAVIS VAN BUREN Computer Science Vacancy Concentration LEE Computer Science Labor Concentration Source: 2011 IWD Statewide Laborshed Survey and 2010 IWD Workforce Needs Assessment Survey BEST SCHOOLS IN THE NATION SUMMARY The region s reading and math proficiency levels for fourth and eighth graders range from 67.1 to 87.7 percent, with math levels slightly higher than reading levels. K-12 enrollment in the region is projected to increase by 2.8 percent between 2011 and All the counties in the region have average composite ACT scores higher than the national average, while Butler and Tama counties also eclipse the statewide average of Bremer County ranks highest among the other counties within the region in its percentage of residents 25 and older with a bachelor s degree or higher (26.5%). All counties within this region have experienced an increase in the percentage of population 25 years or older with an undergraduate degree or higher. Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

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46 15% REDUCTION IN GOVERNMENT COSTS The final goal is to reduce the cost of government by 15 percent. This will include the use of new technologies and efficiencies allowing governmental savings. Due to the nature of the information in this section most of the data is only available at the state level. STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT In 2010 there were approximately 168 full-time State government employees per 10,000 residents in Iowa according to the Census Bureau s Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll, 2010 Demographic Profile. During fiscal year 2011, over half (55.0%) of these full-time employees were employed within Iowa s Board of Regents. The remaining 45.0 percent are non- Regent employees. Of these, the majority are Figure 56. Percentage of Workforce Employed by State Government employed within the human services, corrections, transportation, or various other departments. From Black Hawk 4.0% fiscal year there has been a 1.6 percent Bremer 0.4% increase in the total number of full-time State Buchanan employees. 5.1% Figure 56 illustrates the percentage of the workforce employed by State government for each county in the region in Buchanan County has the highest proportion of its workforce employed by the State (5.1%), followed by Black Hawk County. Bremer and Grundy counties have a much lower proportion of their workforce employed by the State with only 0.4 percent each. Butler 1.0% Chickasaw 0.8% Grundy 0.4% Tama 2.8% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics As with total full-time employee positions, the Board of Regents personnel costs comprise about 54.0 percent of the total for State government. The total personnel cost of the Board of Regents has increased from $1.57 billion in fiscal year 2002 to $2.12 billion in fiscal year 2011, an average annual increase of 3.4 percent. The total cost of the non-regents agencies has increased from $1.25 billion in fiscal year 2002 to $1.8 billion in fiscal year 2011, representing an average annual increase of 4.1 percent (Figure 57). Figure 57. Personnel Costs per Fiscal Year, (Dollars in Millions) Board of Regents $1,572.8 $1,516.2 $1,651.0 $1,677.9 $1,754.3 $1,857.3 $1,993.3 $2,155.2 $2,095.3 $2,124.4 Non-Regents Human Services $262.7 $263.2 $284.6 $299.8 $325.1 $349.9 $377.5 $400.1 $391.4 $379.2 Corrections Transportation Judicial Branch Natural Resources Public Safety Veterans Affairs Workforce Development Education Other Subtotal Non-Regents $1,253.9 $1,275.2 $1,380.6 $1,438.8 $1,532.2 $1,620.1 $1,721.1 $1,835.2 $1,803.6 $1,800.7 Total $2,826.7 $2,791.4 $3,031.6 $3,116.7 $3,286.5 $3,477.4 $3,714.4 $3,990.4 $3,898.9 $3,925.1 Source: Legislative Services Agency Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

47 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM Created in 1996, Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is the agency that contributes to the economic security of Iowa s workers throughout the State. Services are offered to workers (both employed and unemployed), as well as businesses and communities in each of IWD s workforce regions. Through the use of new technologies and efficiencies, Iowa Workforce Development has been able to contribute to government savings while still providing important services to the public. In 2011, in order to achieve a reduction in government costs, the field office system was redesigned. IWD has developed and deployed a sustainable delivery system to Iowans who need assistance with employment, re-employment and training assistance in a more cost efficient manner. Services are now available in a significant number of locations while still operating within budget (Figure 58). The previous system had 55 brick and mortar offices. The new, enhanced system provides LYON 3 SIOUX 8 PLYMOUTH 9 Figure 58. Virtual Access Point Workstations by County, May 2012 WOODBURY 21 MONONA 5 HARRISON 5 OSCEOLA DICKINSON 9 1 OBRIEN 4 IDA 6 CLAY 4 CHEROKEE BUENA VISTA HUMBOLDT POCAHONTAS 13 MILLS 5 CRAWFORD 24 SHELBY 4 POTTAWATTAMIE 28 FREMONT 18 SAC 15 CARROLL 22 CASS 10 EMMET 3 PALO ALTO 2 CALHOUN 29 GREENE 17 AUDUBON GUTHRIE 5 15 MONTGOMERY ADAMS 19 3 ADAIR 3 WINNEBAGO WORTH MITCHELL HOWARD WINNESHIEK ALLAMAKEE KOSSUTH 12 6 CERRO GORDO 5 25 HANCOCK FLOYD CHICKASAW WEBSTER 46 UNION 20 BOONE 21 DALLAS 11 MADISON 14 WRIGHT 7 HAMILTON 25 CLARKE 7 STORY 32 POLK 199 WARREN 29 FRANKLIN 14 HARDIN 19 LUCAS 10 JASPER 35 MARION 30 BUTLER 10 MARSHALL 59 GRUNDY 33 MONROE 3 TAMA 28 MAHASKA 7 BREMER 6 BENTON 7 IOWA 18 KEOKUK 3 FAYETTE 11 BLACK HAWK BUCHANAN POWESHIEK 6 WAPELLO 38 LINN 96 JOHNSON 114 CLAYTON 4 DELAWARE 6 JONES 4 WASHINGTON 16 LOUISA 8 JEFFERSON 7 CEDAR 24 DUBUQUE 41 MUSCATINE 50 HENRY 10 DES MOINES 50 PAGE TAYLOR RINGGOLD DECATUR WAYNE APPANOOSE DAVIS VAN BUREN regional integrated one-stop LEE 30 offices in Burlington, Carroll, Virtual Access Points Workstations - 3, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Creston, Davenport, Des Moines, *Up-to-date as of May 3, 2012 Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Marshalltown, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City, Spencer and Waterloo. Additionally, there are four satellite locations in Decorah, Fort Madison, Iowa City and Webster City, and hundreds of locally enhanced access points through armories, private colleges, community action agencies, community colleges, county Veterans Affairs offices, courthouses, public libraries and other locations. New access points become operational on a regular basis. Visit for up-to-date information (Figure 59). JACKSON 15 CLINTON 32 SCOTT 454 Source: Iowa Workforce Development Work Stations per County Even with the reduction in brick and mortar offices, this enhanced system has greater availability and usage to the public than ever before. With evening and Figure 59. Virtual Access Point Website weekend hours, something that was not available in the past, staff members are available through Live Chat or a toll-free number from 8:00AM 8:00PM Monday through Thursday, 8:00AM 7:00PM Friday and 9:00AM 2:00PM on Saturdays, allowing clients new opportunities to connect with a workforce professional. Access Point Services (on-line) include: - Job search and résumé development assistance - Access to thousands of employment opportunities - Skill assessment and testing tools - Information for veterans - Workforce data and trends - Job posting assistance for employers - Business services Source: Iowa Workforce Development Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

48 Integration is an effort to make the workforce system more demand-driven to respond to the actual needs of local economies. Each workforce center will add value to the local economy it supports. The integration model is intended to bring a greater emphasis to the skills development component of the workforce and better prepare workers for the changing world of work. Each Iowan who becomes a member of an integrated workforce center will be given the opportunity to know their skills, improve their skills and get a job with their skills. In the best case scenario, integration is a policy decision which will help to shift the culture to one of lifelong learning and skill development. This is the vision of better service that integration hopes to achieve. Integration Model Under the integration model, employers, job seekers and the unemployed can expect to find services tailored to their individual needs. From the time a customer enters the Integrated IowaWORKS Center, they are assessed and guided to services, workshops and staff dedicated to finding solutions to their employment needs regardless of program affiliation. Examples of these services include: Customized recruitment Labor Market Information Information and referral on current job openings Creation of job search toolkit Skills assessment and testing Career Interest Evaluations Exploration of Training Opportunities Financial Planning & Salary Needs Exploration No longer does the customer need to have knowledge of the programs; eligibility is determined seamlessly with assessment and membership. The model moves beyond co-location to an environment where customers are assisted through shared staff, working toward a common goal. 15% REDUCTION IN GOVERNMENT COSTS SUMMARY There were 168 State government full-time employees to every 10,000 residents in the State of Iowa as of March Buchanan County has the highest proportion of its workforce employed by the State in the region (5.1%). Iowa Workforce Development has reduced the number of its physical locations from 55 to 19. There are in excess of 650 Virtual Access Points and 3,000 workstations available requiring minimal investment. Over 87% of all job leads are transmitted to an address, reducing the Department s reliance on paper and postage. Over 62% of all unemployment insurance claims and 50% of all employer quarterly UI tax filing is completed on-line, again saving staff time and resources. IWD s renovation of their systems and processes has significantly reduced government costs and increased the availability of services to the public. Future enhancements include continued technological advancements that will simplify routine procedures, and provide more staff time for the customer most in need of individual assistance. Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

49 DATA SOURCES AND FIGURES INTRODUCTION Figure 1 Regional Unemployment Rates, 2011 Iowa Workforce Development - Iowa Workforce Information Network 1 Figure 2 Population Growth Comparison Census Bureau 2010 Demographic Profile Summary File & 2000 Demographic Profile Summary File 2 Figure Migration: Largest Gains/Losses bycounty Internal Revenue Service - State to State Migration Data Figure 4 Median Age, 2010 Census Bureau 2010 Demographic Profile Summary File 3 Figure 5 Age Distribution, 2010 Census Bureau 2010 Demographic Profile Summary File 3 Figure 6 Population Breakdown by Race, 2010 Census Bureau 2010 Demographic Profile Summary File 3 Figure 7 Hispanic/Latino Population Growth Census Bureau 2010 Demographic Profile Summary File 4 Figure 8 Iowa Major Transportation Infrastructure Iowa Workforce Development 4 Figure 9 Average Travel Time to Work (in minutes), 2010 Census Bureau - American Community Survey Year Estimates 5 200,000 NEW JOBS Figure 10 Quick Stats Population (2010) Census Bureau 2010 Demographic Profile Summary File Population Growth ( ) Census Bureau 2010 Demographic Profile Summary File Unemployment Rate (2011) Bureau of Labor Statistics - Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program Labor Force Growth ( ) Bureau of Labor Statistics - Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program 8 Median Household Income (2010) Census Bureau - Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates Program Median Household Income Growth ( ) Census Bureau - Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates Program % Bachelor s Degree+ (2010) Census Bureau - American Community Survey Year Estimates % in Age Group (2010) Census Bureau 2010 Demographic Profile Summary File Figure 11 Monthly Unemployment Rate, January to December 2011 Iowa Workforce Development - Iowa Workforce Information Network 9 Figure 12 Iowa Layoffs by County Iowa Workforce Development - WARN Notifications 9 Figure 13 Farm Employment (per 1,000 residents), 2000 & 2009 Bureau of Economic Analysis - Regional Economic Accounts: Annual State Personal Income and Employment 10 Figure 14 Farm Employment Change, Bureau of Economic Analysis - Regional Economic Accounts: Annual State Personal Income and Employment 10 Figure 15 Industry Mix, 2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics - Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program 11 Figure 16 Regional Industry Cluster Concentration and Growth, Bureau of Labor Statistics - QuarterlyCensus of Employment and Wages Program 12 Figure 17 Location Quotient for Top 15 Regional Industry Clusters, 2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics - Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program 13 Figure 18 Non-Farm Employment Bureau of Labor Statistics - QuarterlyCensus of Employment and Wages Program 14 Figure 19 Establishments bycounty Bureau of Labor Statistics - QuarterlyCensus of Employment and Wages Program 14 Figure 20 Change in Employment by Industry, Bureau of Labor Statistics - QuarterlyCensus of Employment and Wages Program 14 Figure 21 Industry Employment Projections, Iowa Workforce Development 15 Figure 22 Industry Average Annual Wages, 2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics - QuarterlyCensus of Employment and Wages Program 15 Figure 23 Labor Force Growth, Bureau of Labor Statistics - Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program 16 Figure 24 Regional Annual Average Employment byage Census Bureau - Local Employment Dynamics Program: Quarterly Workforce Indicators 16 Figure 25 Regional Total Employment & Percent of Change by Age Group Census Bureau - Local Employment Dynamics Program: Quarterly Workforce Indicators 17 Figure 26 Regional Industry Employment by Gender Census Bureau - Local Employment Dynamics Program: Quarterly Workforce Indicators 17 Figure 27 Industry Employment by Age Distribution Census Bureau - Local Employment Dynamics Program: Quarterly Workforce Indicators 18 Figure 28 Percent Change in Workers Age 55 and Older, 2010 Census Bureau - Local Employment Dynamics Program: Quarterly Workforce Indicators 19 Figure 29 Wind Energy Iowa Economic Development Authority 20 25% INCREASE IN FAMILY INCOMES Figure 30 Median Household Income & Growth, Census Bureau - Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates Program 22 Figure 31 Income Distribution, 2010 Census Bureau - American Community Survey Year Estimates 22 Figure 32 Average Weekly Wages, 2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics - Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program 23 Figure 33 Average Weekly Wage Growth, Bureau of Labor Statistics - Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program 23 Figure 34 Iowa School Tax Rates by School District Iowa Department of Management 24 Figure 35 County Property Tax Rates Iowa Department of Management 24 Figure 36 Median Housing Values Census Bureau - American Community Survey Year Estimates 25 Figure 37 Health Insurance by Employment Size Iowa Workforce Development - Fringe Benefit Profiles 25 Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

50 DATA SOURCES AND FIGURES, CONTINUED BEST SCHOOLS IN THE NATION Figure 38 Reading Proficiency, Iowa Department of Education Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in Mathematics and Reading by School District 28 Figure 39 Math Proficiency, Iowa Department of Education Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in Mathematics and Reading by School District 28 Figure 40 Class of 2010 Graduation Rates Iowa Department of Education - Iowa Public School Class of 2010, Graduation Data by LEA and Subgroup 29 Figure 41 K-12 Enrollment Iowa Department of Education Iowa Public School PreK-12 Enrollments by District, Grade, Race and Gender & Iowa Public School District PreK Enrollments byschool, Grade, Race and Gender Figure 42 Projected Change in K-12 Enrollment Iowa Department of Education Certified Enrollment and Projections from to Figure 43 Average Composite ACT Scores, 2010 Iowa Department of Education 30 Figure 44 Educational Attainment, 2010 Census Bureau - American Community Survey Year Estimates 30 Figure 45 Growth in Educational Attainment, Bachelor's Degree or Higher Census Bureau - American Community Survey Year Estimates 30 Figure 46 Statewide High Growth STEM Occupations Iowa Workforce Development - Iowa Occupational Projections Figure 47 STEM Vacancy Wages vs. Average Starting Wages Average starting wage Workforce Needs Assessment Survey; OES entry & average wage Occupational Employment Statistics 31 Figure 48 Concentration of Respondents with STEM Experience or Education Iowa Workforce Development - Laborshed Survey 32 Figure 49 Concentration of Businesses with Job Vacancies in STEM Disciplines Iowa Workforce Development - Job Vacancy Survey 33 Figure 50 Supply of Workers with Engineering Education/Experience Iowa Workforce Development - Laborshed Survey 34 Figure 51 Demand for Workers with Engineering Education/Experience Iowa Workforce Development - Job Vacancy Survey 34 Figure 52 Supply & Demand Overlay of Engineering Discipline Iowa Workforce Development - Laborshed Survey & Job Vacancy Survey 35 Figure 53 Supply of Workers with Computer Science Education/Experience Iowa Workforce Development - Laborshed Survey 36 Figure 54 Demand for Workers with Computer Science Education/Experience Iowa Workforce Development - Job Vacancy Survey 36 Figure 55 Supply & Demand Overlay of Computer Science Discipline Iowa Workforce Development - Laborshed Survey & Job Vacancy Survey 37 15% REDUCTION IN GOVERNMENT COSTS Figure 56 Percentage of Workforce Employed by State Government Iowa Workforce Development - Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program 40 Figure 57 Personnel Costs per Fiscal Year, Census Bureau - Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll 40 Figure 58 Virtual Access Point Workstations by County, May 2012 Iowa Workforce Development 41 Figure 59 Virtual Access Point Website Iowa Workforce Development 41 Regional Workforce and Economic Development Status Report - May

51 Acknowledgements Design, report narrative, data tables and charts: Iowa Workforce Development and The Institute for Decision Making, University of Northern Iowa Funding for publication provided by: Employment and Training Administration U.S. Department of Labor Contact information: Iowa Workforce Development Labor Market & Workforce Information Division 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA Data Contact: Media Communications Contact:

52 Iowa Workforce Development produced this report in cooperation with the Iowa Economic Development Authority