Business and Workforce
There are 2,979 businesses in Taney County, employing 50,740 workers and pulling from a labor force of 25,091 age 16 and above. 2,888 workers commute into Taney County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
21,540 residents both live and work in/around Taney County. The average travel time is 23.5 minutes. 2.91% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.31% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 18,755 drive alone, 3,010 carpool, and 45 take public transportation. 794 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,469 residents work from home.
13,503 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 4,250 have associates degrees, 7,633 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3,790 hold a graduate or professional degree.
