Ripley County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Labor Force
4,410
Employed
4,206
Mean Commute
31 min
Work from Home
9.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.2%
Carpool10.9%
Walk1.9%
Work from Home9.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.2%
Government38.6%
Self-Employed5.3%
Ripley County, MO has an unemployment rate of 4.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,410 people. The average commute time is 31 minutes. 9.6% of workers work from home. 88.2% of workers are in the private sector.