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Iowa Economic Trends

Access data and analysis for common statewide indicators of the condition of the Iowa economy.
Economic Indicator Descriptions - Brief description of the indicators available on this webpage.
Consolidated Comments - Current analysis for the 13 indicators in a single document.
Select the Indicator Data title below to access indicator data in Excel format.
Frequency Indicator Data Source Most Recent Data Released LSA Comments and Analysis Next Release from Source
Annual

Iowa Gross Domestic Product (State GDP)

Iowa GDP - The value of all goods and services produced in the state

 Date source for the published document 04/16/2026 04/15/2027
Quarterly

Iowa House Price Index

Index of Iowa housing values - All transaction price index

 Date source for the published document 02/24/2026 5/26/2026
Monthly

Department of Revenue — Iowa Leading Indicators Index

Indicator of the Iowa economy immediate future

 Date source for the published document 04/10/2026 May 2026
Monthly

Iowa Housing Permits

Number of housing building permits issued in Iowa

 Date source for the published document 09/24/2025 10/24/2025
Monthly

Employment-Population Ratio

Working Iowans as a % of population age 16 and older.

 Date source for the published document 04/08/2026 4/22/2026
Monthly

Iowa New Vehicle Registrations

Number of new vehicles registered in Iowa each month

 04/10/2026 May 2026
Quarterly

Iowa Personal Income and Wage/Salary Income

State personal income and wage and salary income quarterly estimates

 Date source for the published document 01/23/2026 April 2026