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

386

Total Employed

3,086

Workers 16+

2,405

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

29

Employed

701

2024 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

479

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

359

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

217

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

43

Employed

197

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

33

Employed

185

Some
High School

122

Graduated
High School

1,042

Associates
Degree

549

Bachelor's
Degree

580

Graduate
Degree

244

Average Commute Time

14 min.



Resident Commuters

1,936

Non-Resident Commuters

390

Drive Alone

2,011

Carpooled

163

Public

2

Work At Home

119

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26