Jackson County, SD — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.4%
Labor Force
903
Employed
827
Mean Commute
9 min
Work from Home
16.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.3%
Carpool4.4%
Walk3.0%
Work from Home16.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector83.2%
Government32.3%
Self-Employed8.0%
Jackson County, SD has an unemployment rate of 8.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 903 people. The average commute time is 9 minutes. 16.3% of workers work from home. 83.2% of workers are in the private sector.