Hancock County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.2%
Labor Force
5,557
Employed
5,433
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
8.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.4%
Carpool8.0%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home8.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.8%
Government42.2%
Self-Employed3.8%
Hancock County, IA has an unemployment rate of 2.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,557 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 8.6% of workers work from home. 92.8% of workers are in the private sector.