Thayer County Target Industries

Businesses of all types are growing in Thayer County because of our supportive environment, low cost of living and available workforce. 

The employment rate in Thayer County has grown by 1.84% from 2018. The most popular employment sector for those individuals who live in Thayer County is Health Care and Social Assistance, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Retail Trade. These industries make up individuals in the workforce that are experienced in management, production, office and administration.

Workforce

Total Businesses

383

Total Employed

2,925

Workers 16+

2,404

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

29

Employed

540

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

464

2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

451

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

33

Employed

229

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

43

Employed

203

2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

63

Employed

154

Some
High School

133

Graduated
High School

1,098

Associates
Degree

543

Bachelor's
Degree

618

Graduate
Degree

247

Average Commute Time

14 min.



Resident Commuters

2,002

Non-Resident Commuters

344

Drive Alone

1,986

Carpooled

150

Public

1

Work At Home

155

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30