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• Iowa State Data Center. Likely the best starting point for statistical research about Iowa.
• Statistical LexisNexis . An index to statistical materials. Consists of three parts: Statistical Reference Index (SRI), an index to the publications of states and private organizations; American Statistical Index (ASI), an index to U.S. federal publications; and Index to International Statistics (IIS), an index to international governmental organization (IGO) publications. Provides direct Web access to some sources, but in most cases you will need to come to the Government Publications Department to use print or microfiche materials.
• Iowa Facts, from the Iowa Division of Tourism. Basic statistics about Iowa.
• Iowa Fact Sheet, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, provides detailed data on agriculture as well as more basic statistics on population, employment, and income.
• Quick Facts About Iowa
• LFB Factbook, from the Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau, provides detailed statistics on crime, economy, education, government finance, industry, the labor force, state government, tourism, and transportation.

• Iowa Agricultural Statistics Service, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides data on Iowa farm prices and production.
• Iowa Fact Sheet, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, provides detailed data on agriculture as well as more basic statistics on population, employment, and income.

• Banking Statistics, from the Iowa Department of Commerce, Banking Division, includes information on assets, deposits, and loans for Iowa's banks.

• Iowa Uniform Crime Reports. Crime statistics for Iowa, many by county and city.
• Crime Rate Comparison Report. Comparisons with regional and national trends.
• LFB Factbook, from the Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau, provides detailed statistics (as spreadsheet files) on crime, economy, education, government finance, industry, the labor force, state government, tourism, and transportation.

• Census of Population and Housing, 2000
  • U.S. Census Bureau
  • State Data Center of Iowa
• Data for Decision Makers, from the ISU Extension, contains "data on population, education, jobs, retail sales, land values, and poverty for each of Iowa's 99 counties."
• General Demographic Characteristics (pdf) from the Iowa State Data Center
• Iowa Fact Sheet, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, provides detailed data on agriculture as well as more basic statistics
• on population, employment, and income.
• ISU SETA (Office of Social and Economic Trend Analysis) collects and analyzes census data for Iowa and other midwestern states.
• LFB Factbook, from the Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau, provides detailed statistics on crime, economy, education, government finance, industry, the labor force, state government, tourism, and transportation.

• Iowa Economic Trends, a service of the Iowa Department of Business and Economic Development, provides information on earnings, employment, housing permits, and more.
• Iowa Fact Sheet, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, provides detailed data on agriculture as well as more basic statistics on population, employment, and income.
• Labor Market Information, from Iowa Workforce Development provides statistics on labor and employment at the state, county, and city level.
• LFB Factbook, from the Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau, provides detailed statistics on crime, economy, education, government finance, industry, the labor force, state government, tourism, and transportation.

• Banking Statistics, from the Iowa Department of Commerce, Banking Division, includes information on assets, deposits, and loans for Iowa's banks.
• Data for Decision Makers, from the ISU Extension, contains "data on population, education, jobs, retail sales, land values, and poverty for each of Iowa's 99 counties."
• Economic Census, 2002 , from the U.S. Census Bureau. Iowa data can be retrieved through the use of drop-down menus.
• Iowa Economy: News & Trends, a service of the Iowa Department of Business and Economic Development, provides information on earnings, employment, housing permits, and more.
• Iowa Fact Sheet, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, provides detailed data on agriculture as well as more basic statistics on population, employment, and income.
• Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau makes available various reports on the state general fund.
• Iowa Workforce Development provides statistics on labor and employment at the state, county, and city level.
  • Labor Market Information
  • Labor Force and Unemployment . Annual and historical rates as well.
• State Employees' Salaries. Data from 1993- . From the Iowa Legislative Services Agency.
• State of Iowa Daily Receipts, from the Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau, is a searchable database of all funds received by the state. Requires a java-enabled browser.
• LFB Factbook, from the Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau, provides detailed statistics on crime, economy, education, government finance, industry, the labor force, state government, tourism, and transportation.

• Data for Decision Makers, from the ISU Extension, contains "data on population, education, jobs, retail sales, land values, and poverty for each of Iowa's 99 counties."
• LFB Factbook, from the Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau, provides detailed statistics on crime, economy, education, government finance, industry, the labor force, state government, tourism, and transportation.

• Secretary of State's election page
• Elections and Voting - Research Guide from University of Iowa Libraries

• Data for Decision Makers, from the ISU Extension, contains "data on population, education, jobs, retail sales, land values, and poverty for each of Iowa's 99 counties."
• Iowa Economic Trends, a service of the Iowa Department of Business and Economic Development, provides information on earnings, employment, housing permits, and more.
• Iowa Fact Sheet, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, provides detailed data on agriculture as well as more basic statistics on population, employment, and income.
• Iowa Workforce Development provides statistics on labor and employment at the state, county, and city level.
  • Labor Market Information
  • Monthly Unemployment Rate. Annual and historical rates as well.
• LFB Factbook, from the Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau, provides detailed statistics on crime, economy, education, government finance, industry, the labor force, state government, tourism, and transportation.

• Finding Health Sciences Statistics . Compiled by the Hardin Library for Health Sciences.
• Iowa Health Fact Book, published by the University of Iowa College of Public Health, provides information on health and health care in Iowa. See the list of additional publications.
• Iowa Public Health Information
• Iowa Department of Public Health's Legislatively Mandated Reports
• Iowa Department of Public Health's Bureau of Health Statistics
• Vital Statistics of Iowa

• Iowa Facts, from the Iowa Division of Tourism. Basic statistics about Iowa.
• LFB Factbook, from the Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau, provides detailed statistics on crime, economy, education, government finance, industry, the labor force, state government, tourism, and transportation.

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