Restaurants and bars in Story County, IA: how many are there?
Story County, Iowa had 195 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Story County ranks 582nd among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 99 in Iowa.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 37 | 19.2% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 18.1% |
| 10 to 19 | 43 | 22.3% |
| 20 to 49 | 58 | 30.1% |
| 50 to 99 | 16 | 8.3% |
| 100 or more | 4 | 2.1% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Story County fits in Iowa
Iowa has 6,198 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 99 counties; Story County has 3.1% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Iowa
- Polk County1,075
- Linn County463
- Scott County444
- Johnson County371
- Black Hawk County258
- Woodbury County219
- Dubuque County193
- Dallas County182
Other categories in Story County
- Other health practitioner offices67
- Medical and dental offices64
- Auto repair shops51
- Hair, nail and barber shops36
- Hotels, motels and lodging26
- Gyms and fitness centers15
- Supermarkets and grocery stores15
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Story County, IA?
195 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.
How does Story County compare with other counties?
Story County ranks 582nd among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 99 in Iowa.
How big are restaurants and bars in Story County?
19% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 40% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7225, 7224). Methodology and limits.