Jefferson County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
8,086
Employed
7,658
Mean Commute
12 min
Work from Home
18.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone67.8%
Carpool6.7%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk3.6%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home18.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.2%
Government43.0%
Self-Employed4.8%
Jefferson County, IA has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 8,086 people. The average commute time is 12 minutes. 18.2% of workers work from home. 90.2% of workers are in the private sector.