Businesses by category in Polk County, IA

Polk County, Iowa has 2,844 establishments with paid employees in the 9 categories tracked by the US Index, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns (2023). The largest is restaurants and bars, with 1,075.

CategoryEstablishments
Restaurants and bars1,075
Other health practitioner offices508
Medical and dental offices408
Hair, nail and barber shops266
Auto repair shops253
Hotels, motels and lodging105
Supermarkets and grocery stores90
Gyms and fitness centers89
Pharmacies and drug stores50

Only establishments with paid employees are counted. Methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Which category has the most establishments in Polk County?

Among the 9 categories tracked, restaurants and bars have the most in Polk County, Iowa: 1,075 establishments with paid employees, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023.

How many establishments are there in Polk County across these categories?

2,844 establishments with paid employees, adding up the 9 categories with enough data to publish. This is not the total number of businesses in the county, and businesses with no employees are not counted.