The people who choose to live and work in Allamakee are educated and productive. 41 percent have worked at their present place of employment at least 10 years. 78 percent of residents are willing to drive a 10- to 30-mile daily round trip to work. With workers also willing to commute from surrounding Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin counties, the total labor force expands to over 132,182. In the Iowa counties alone, 5,982 hard working people are willing to seek new employment opportunities.
Placing your industry in Allamakee County has all the business advantages of locating in Iowa. Plus an abundance of natural beauty, recreation, and leisure activities. We also have an excellent education system and access to health and other quality community services.
Resident Labor Force: 7,610
Labor Force Male: 941
Labor Force Female: 941
Percent Unemployed: 4.6
Resident Unemployed: 350
Resident Total Employment: 7,260
Area Labor force: 132,182
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