Economy

Growing a Vibrant Economy 

 Economy - Community Action Plans


An economy is the ways in which people use their environment to meet their material needs. A thriving economy provides valuable jobs, income for necessities, and sufficient revenue for the public services, which create a healthy community. Strong economic resources allow individuals and families to be more self-reliant.  See action plans.

Business Growth:


A coordinated effort from business, non-profit and governmental entities is essential to promote the training for and access to well paying and life enriching jobs for Park County.

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Employment by Industry

Yearly trends for the total number of jobs by industry and the percent of employment by industry for Park County

Total Number of Jobs

Number of jobs for Park County from 1969 - 2007 and local jobs posted through Livingston Job Service

Unemployment Rate

Unemployment rate for Park County, Montana and the US.  Yearly and monthly trends

Income & Cost of Living


The Cost of Living Index compares living costs (such as housing, transportation, utilities, groceries and healthcare) for the typical middle-class family; keeping the cost of living close to the national average helps economic development organizations bring quality jobs to the region

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Federal Assistance

Number of recipients of SNAP (Supplimental Nutritional Assistance Program) and number of EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) filers along with the corresponding revenue for Park County

Living Wage

Living wage is defined as "a wage sufficient to provide minimallysatisfactory living conditions".  See the living wage for Park County based on family size

Wage by Industry

Wages per job by industry for Park County, 2005 - 2008

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