Business and Workforce
There are 4,724 businesses in Western Iowa Advantage Region, employing 44,982 workers and pulling from a labor force of 42,935 age 16 and above. 11,481 workers commute into Western Iowa Advantage Region from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
31,155 residents both live and work in/around Western Iowa Advantage Region. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 16.47% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.83% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 34,684 drive alone, 3,318 carpool, and 308 take public transportation. 1,435 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,149 residents work from home.
21,749 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 9,030 have associates degrees, 10,025 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3,352 hold a graduate or professional degree.
