Phelps County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Labor Force
19,814
Employed
18,932
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.6%
Carpool14.0%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk3.8%
Bike0.7%
Work from Home7.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.5%
Government39.5%
Self-Employed9.0%
Phelps County, MO has an unemployment rate of 4.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 19,814 people. 7.0% of workers work from home. 89.5% of workers are in the private sector.