Industry in Des Moines Iowa

Des Moines is quickly becoming known as a national center for financial business, with its many insurance industries, financial services, publishing businesses, and major corporations that make their headquarters there. Des Moines has even been ranked as the "Fourth Best Place for Business" in 2007.

Among the many insurance companies that are headquartered in Des Moines, some of the major ones include: The Principal Financial Group, EMC Insurance Group, American Republic Insurance Company, and more. Other major business and employers in Des Moines include: ING Group, the Meredith Corporation, Mercy Medical Center, MidAmerican Energy Company, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, and UPS.

As of 2000, the median income in Des Moines was $38 408, and the unemployment rate in 2007 was 3.70%, with recent positive job growth.