Business and Workforce
There are 3,039 businesses in Taney County, employing 49,405 workers and pulling from a labor force of 25,217 age 16 and above. 2,895 workers commute into Taney County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
21,850 residents both live and work in/around Taney County. The average travel time is 23.3 minutes. 2.73% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.45% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 18,350 drive alone, 3,524 carpool, and 6 take public transportation. 1,044 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,258 residents work from home.
13,818 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 4,391 have associates degrees, 7,189 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3,842 hold a graduate or professional degree.
