Hardin County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Labor Force
8,558
Employed
8,242
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
8.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.0%
Carpool5.2%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk5.0%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home8.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.9%
Government40.7%
Self-Employed4.2%
Hardin County, IA has an unemployment rate of 3.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 8,558 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 8.4% of workers work from home. 90.9% of workers are in the private sector.