Howard County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
1.6%
Labor Force
4,737
Employed
4,659
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
10.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.0%
Carpool7.9%
Walk3.7%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home10.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.8%
Government43.1%
Self-Employed2.9%
Howard County, IA has an unemployment rate of 1.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,737 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 10.6% of workers work from home. 93.8% of workers are in the private sector.