O'Brien County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
1.2%
Labor Force
7,097
Employed
7,010
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone82.3%
Carpool8.6%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk2.0%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home6.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.8%
Government44.5%
Self-Employed5.2%
O'Brien County, IA has an unemployment rate of 1.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,097 people. 6.2% of workers work from home. 96.8% of workers are in the private sector.