Best Job Markets in Iowa.
Cities in Iowa with the lowest unemployment rates.
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| # | City | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa City | 2.7% |
| 2 | Ames | 2.8% |
| 3 | Waukee | 2.9% |
| 4 | West Des Moines | 3.0% |
| 5 | Ankeny | 3.1% |
| 6 | Cedar Falls | 3.1% |
| 7 | Johnston | 3.1% |
| 8 | Urbandale | 3.3% |
| 9 | Marion | 3.4% |
| 10 | Mason City | 3.4% |
| 11 | Dubuque | 3.5% |
| 12 | Bettendorf | 3.5% |
| 13 | Sioux City | 3.7% |
| 14 | Fort Dodge | 3.8% |
| 15 | Cedar Rapids | 4.0% |
| 16 | Council Bluffs | 4.1% |
| 17 | Des Moines | 4.2% |
| 18 | Ottumwa | 4.3% |
| 19 | Davenport | 4.7% |
| 20 | Burlington | 4.7% |
| 21 | Waterloo | 5.0% |
| 22 | Clinton | 5.0% |
| 23 | Marshalltown | 7.3% |
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