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

379

Total Employed

3,126

Workers 16+

2,427

2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

880

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

27

Employed

352

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

275

2026 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

23

Employed

266

2026 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

33

Employed

219

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

43

Employed

209

Some
High School

119

Graduated
High School

1,143

Associates
Degree

719

Bachelor's
Degree

603

Graduate
Degree

292

Average Commute Time

16 min.



Resident Commuters

1,912

Non-Resident Commuters

447

Drive Alone

2,008

Carpooled

189

Public

3

Work At Home

126

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09