Cerro Gordo County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Labor Force
22,546
Employed
21,956
Mean Commute
15 min
Work from Home
7.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.8%
Carpool9.2%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk2.3%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home7.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.8%
Government42.4%
Self-Employed4.1%
Cerro Gordo County, IA has an unemployment rate of 2.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 22,546 people. The average commute time is 15 minutes. 7.8% of workers work from home. 90.8% of workers are in the private sector.