Ida County, IA — Employment & Commuting

Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates

Employment Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

1.9%

Labor Force

3,618

Employed

3,533

Mean Commute

15 min

Work from Home

9.7%

Commute Methods

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

81.3%

Carpool

5.8%

Walk

2.7%

Bike

0.1%

Work from Home

9.7%

Employment by Sector

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

98.6%

Government

45.2%

Self-Employed

3.6%

Ida County, IA has an unemployment rate of 1.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,618 people. The average commute time is 15 minutes. 9.7% of workers work from home. 98.6% of workers are in the private sector.

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