DES MOINES, IOWA (December 15, 2025) — Join the Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Economic Development Authority and mySidewalk for an informative webinar on January 29, 2PM. We’ll showcase updates to the 2026 Iowa Profile, including new statewide and county housing forecasts, as well as refreshed data across key dashboards covering demographics, quality of life, economy, and housing.
During the session, we’ll highlight the latest features of this powerful tool, which empowers community leaders to make data-driven decisions for the future. The Iowa Profile is the state’s first-of-its-kind platform, providing customized reports and enabling comparisons with similar regions, offering valuable insights based on regularly updated data from diverse sources.
Dashboards
Demographics
- Uncover key insights into the people that call our communities home.
Quality of Life
- Delve into the crucial elements shaping the well-being of Iowans and our communities.
Housing
- Explore regional housing landscapes and identify unmet housing needs and priorities.
Economy
- Explore data on the amount and types of jobs as well as details on the local labor force, average commute times and more.
Housing Forecast (state and county only)
- Explore the projected demand for homes based on housing type and income by 2030.
About mySidewalk
mySidewalk is a community data platform fueled by the idea that data is for everyone, not just the experts. Our comprehensive data library and storytelling solutions increase efficiency, simplify data visualization, and unlock insights so changemakers can build stronger communities.
