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This laborshed summary for Hamilton County Iowa was completed in 2011. It covers cities like Webster City, Stratford and Jewel.
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A Study of Workforce Characteristics Released January 2011
Hamilton County
Laborshed Analysis
Employed11,819 Unemployed
670
Homemakers1,247
Retired522
Estimated Number of Individuals Very Likely or Somewhat Likely to Change or Accept Employment (14,258)
Total Potential Labor Force: 84,654 (entire Laborshed Area)
Survey respondents from the Hamilton County Laborshed area were asked to identify the industry in which they are currently working. The largest concentration of workers are employed in the education industry as shown in the table at left.
Industrial Classification of the Employed
Laborshed Studies
Underemployment The underemployed are composed of individuals who are working fewer than 35 hours per week but desire more hours; who are working at wages equal to or less than the national poverty level; and/or who are working in positions that do not meet their skill or education levels, or worked for higher wages at previous employment.
2.7% Inadequate hours (319 people) 3.5% Mismatch of skills (414 people) 2.7% Low income (319 people) 7.4% Total estimated underemployment (875 people)
Individuals may be underemployed for more than one reason, but are counted only once for total estimated underemployment.
A Laborshed is defined as the area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workers. To determine the approximate boundaries of the Hamilton County Laborshed area, local employers supplied the ZIP code listings of where each of their employees reside. This Laborshed analysis addresses underemployment, the availability and willingness of current and prospective employees to change employment within the workforce, current and desired occupations, wages, hours worked, and distance willing to commute to work. See contact information on back.
Industry% of
Laborshed# of
EmployedEducation 22.3% 14,347Manufacturing 18.2% 11,709Wholesale & Retail Trade 12.5% 8,042Public Administration & Government 11.0% 7,077Health Care & Social Services 10.2% 6,562Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate 6.1% 3,925Transportation, Communication, & Utilities 4.5% 2,895Professional Services 4.2% 2,702Personal Services 3.8% 2,445Construction 3.8% 2,445Agriculture 2.6% 1,673Active Military Duty 0.4% 257Entertainment & Recreation 0.4% 257
Employment Status:
76.0% Employed 10.4% Unemployed 6.2% Homemakers, Not Employed 7.4% Retired
Quick Facts (Employed - willing to change employment) 11.4% are working multiple jobs Currently working an average of 42 hours per
week Average age is 45 years old 34.8% currently working within the production,
construction, & material handling occupational category followed by 23.2% within the professional, paraprofessional, & technical occupational category
Most frequently identified job search sources: Internet www.iowaworkforce.org www.careerbuilder.com www.monster.com Local/Regional newspapers
The Messenger - Fort Dodge The Daily Freeman- Journal - Webster City The Des Moines Register
Local Iowa Workforce Development Centers
Networking through friends, family, and acquaintances
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Hamilton County Commuting Area
Benefits Currently Offered The survey provides the respondents an opportunity to identify employment benefits they currently are offered. The chart at left provides the percentage of responses from those that are currently employed. The top nine benefits are shown. The majority (81.2%) of respondents state they are currently sharing the cost of health/medical insurance premiums with their employer. However, 16.2 percent indicate their employer pays the entire cost of insurance premiums.
Commuting Statistics The map at the left represents commuting patterns into Webster City with the concentration per ZIP code represented in the legend. Those who are willing to change/accept employment in the Hamilton County Laborshed area are willing to commute an average of 22 miles one way for employment opportunities.
Education and Median Wage Characteristics by Industry
10 Mile Radius Between Rings
Legend
[_ Webster City
Interstate
4-Lane Highway
US Highways
State Highways
Iowa County
Commuter Concentration
by Place of Residence (per ZIP Code)
Zone 3 (1 - 14)
Zone 2 (15 - 75)
Zone 1 (76 - 968)
Area Shown
91.1%
63.6%
46.5%
37.2%
24.0% 22.1% 20.5%
13.2% 12.0%
Health/Medical Pension/RetirementDental CoveragePaid VacationPaid Sick LeaveLife InsuranceVision CoveragePaid HolidaysDisability Insurance
Some Level Beyond High
School
Associate Degree
Undergraduate Degree or
Higher
Salary Wages
(per year)
Non-Salary Wages
(per hour)
Agriculture 33.3% 11.1% 0.0% * $14.50Construction 56.3% 11.8% 5.9% * $17.00Manufacturing 64.9% 10.5% 28.1% $57,500 $16.50Transportation, Communication, & Utilities 68.2% 18.2% 31.8% $53,000 $13.25Wholesale & Retail Trade 72.1% 16.3% 34.9% $41,000 $10.00Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate 95.0% 15.0% 60.0% $55,000 $14.00Health Care & Social Services 90.0% 22.5% 37.5% $60,000 $12.00Personal Services 64.5% 7.7% 15.4% * $5.00Entertainment & Recreation * * * * *Professional Services 75.0% 18.8% 50.0% $50,000 $11.00Public Administration & Government 81.1% 16.2% 35.1% $54,000 $18.80Education 90.3% 6.9% 76.3% $60,500 $11.85
*Insufficient survey data/refused
Education Median Wages
This table includes all respondents without consideration of employment status or willingness to change/enter employment.
Industry
56.7% 56.7%
46.7%
20.0%
6.7% 6.7%
Unemployed - Those Willing to Enter/Re-enter Employment An estimated 670 unemployed individuals are willing to accept
employment Average age is 48 years old 51.6% are male; 48.4% are female Education:
61.3% have an education beyond high school 3.2% have vocational training 25.8% have an associate degree 19.3% have an undergraduate degree 3.2% have a postgraduate/professional degree
Estimated wage range to attract the upper 66-75% qualified hourly wage applicants is $12.00 to $15.00/hr. with a median of the lowest wage of $10.00
Willing to commute an average of 21 miles one way for the right opportunity
77.4% expressed interest in temporary and 67.7% in seasonal employment opportunities 51.6% expressed interest in working varied shifts (2nd, 3rd & split) Would prefer to enter employment that offers the following benefits:
Health/medical insurance Pension/retirement options Paid vacation Dental coverage Life insurance Vision coverage Paid holidays Disability insurance Prescription drug coverage Paid sick leave
63.2% indicated they are seeking employment offers where the employer/employee share the cost of medical insurance premiums.
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This information is analyzed and compiled by the Iowa Workforce Development
Labor Market & Workforce Information Division Regional Research & Analysis Bureau
1000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 (515) 281-7505
www.iowaworkforce.org
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Hamilton County S.E.E.D. P.O. Box 474
Webster City, IA 50595 Phone: 515-832-9575
Email: [email protected] www.develop.hamiltoncountyiowa.com
Webster City Economic Development P.O. Box 217
Webster City, IA 50595 Phone: 515-832-9151
Email: [email protected] www.buildwebstercity.com
