Iron County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Labor Force
3,832
Employed
3,706
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.7%
Carpool9.7%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk1.6%
Work from Home5.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.0%
Government38.0%
Self-Employed5.7%
Iron County, MO has an unemployment rate of 3.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,832 people. 5.6% of workers work from home. 88.0% of workers are in the private sector.