Industry Affiliation for Gove County, KS - ERSys®
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Gove County – Industry Affiliation

Picture of valves The array of different industries in a county significantly impacts its economy in various ways, contributing to economic stability, growth, and resilience. Here are some key effects:

  1. Economic Stability and Resilience
    • Diversification Reduces Risk: A county with a diverse range of industries is less vulnerable to economic shocks. If one industry faces a downturn, others can help stabilize the economy.
    • Resilience to Market Fluctuations: Different industries often respond differently to market conditions. For example, while manufacturing might decline during a recession, healthcare or education might remain stable.

  2. Job Creation and Employment
    • Variety of Employment Opportunounties: A mix of industries provides a wide range of job opportunounties, catering to different skill sets and education levels.
    • Reduced Unemployment: Diversification helps maintain lower unemployment rates, as job losses in one sector can be offset by gains in another.

  3. Innovation and Competitiveness
    • Cross-Industry Collaboration: Different industries can foster innovation through collaboration. For example, technology companies working with healthcare providers can lead to advancements in medical technology.
    • Attracting Talent: A diverse industrial base attracts a skilled workforce, enhancing the county's competitiveness and ability to innovate.

  4. Economic Growth and Development
    • Increased GDP: A variety of industries contribute to the county's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driving overall economic growth.
    • Infrastructure Development: The presence of multiple industries often leads to better infrastructure, such as transportation, utilounties, and communication networks, which further supports economic activounties.

  5. Tax Revenue and Public Services
    • Higher Tax Revenue: A diverse industrial base generates more tax revenue from different sources, including corporate taxes, income taxes, and sales taxes.
    • Funding for Public Services: Increased tax revenue allows the county to invest in public services like education, healthcare, and public safety, improving the quality of life for residents.

  6. Attracting Investment
    • Investor Confidence: A diversified economy is more attractive to investors, as it reduces the risk associated with economic downturns in any single industry.
    • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Counties with a variety of industries are more likely to attract FDI, which can further boost economic growth.

  7. Quality of Life
    • Variety of Goods and Services: A diverse economy ensures a wide range of goods and services are available to residents, improving their quality of life.
    • Cultural and Social Benefits: Different industries often bring cultural and social diversity, enriching the county's cultural landscape and community life.

  8. Environmental Impact
    • Sustainable Practices: A mix of industries can promote sustainable practices, as different sectors may adopt varying approaches to environmental responsibility.
    • Balanced Resource Use: Diversification can lead to more balanced use of natural resources, reducing the environmental footprint of the county.

  9. Global Connectivity
    • Trade and Export Opportunounties: A diverse industrial base enhances a county's ability to engage in international trade, exporting a variety of goods and services.
    • Global Networks: Different industries often have global networks, increasing the county's connectivity and integration into the global economy.

In summary, the presence of a diverse array of industries in a county fosters economic stability, growth, and resilience, while also enhancing the quality of life for its residents and attracting investment and talent. This diversification is crucial for sustainable long-term economic development.

A diversification score measures the diversity of the industries in the county. As the value appoaches 100, industry diversity decreases and therefore increasing the risk of economic failure for the county should those limited industries befall a calamity. The industry diversification score for this county is:

19.13

Most common industry excluding Educational Services is:

Agriculture/ Mining/ Construction

 
DescriptionEm­ployed
16 and
Over
Agri­culture/
Mining/
Con­struction
Manufac­turing Whole­sale/
Retail
Transpor­tation Infor­mation Finance/
Insu­rance/
Real Estate
Profes­sional
Services
Manage­ment
Services
Adminis­trative/
Waste Services
Educa­tional
Services
Enter­tainment
Services
Other
Profes­sional
Services
Public
Adminis­tration

Gove County1,3213645215755164621015392708251
Kansas (in 000's)1,53114518819882251011041493811176772
National (in 000's)170,84514,58316,94922,45210,0443,19011,49313,8472177,12439,93414,8428,0278,142
Thomas County4,10546916174714919624912201401,214185342131
Scott County2,62555211250816001061690896696312374
Trego County1,45034113416291158039072314796558
Logan County1,419385461871253010636002771455923
Ness County1,3964596913763654550243094111366
Sheridan County1,2994994318435135623014314365428
Graham County1,227267881651071162100153122943118
Lane County74312615138522696808167484010
 
Per Cent to Total Employed 16 and OverDiversity
Index
 

Gove County19.1327.553.9411.884.161.213.481.590.001.1429.675.306.213.86
Kansas12.609.4512.3112.965.361.646.586.770.093.2324.907.644.364.70
National11.778.549.9213.145.881.876.738.110.134.1723.378.694.704.77
Thomas County15.4511.433.9218.203.634.776.072.970.003.4129.574.518.333.19
Scott County16.2721.034.2719.356.100.004.046.440.003.3925.492.404.692.82
Trego County14.0123.529.2411.176.281.035.522.690.004.9721.665.454.484.00
Logan County15.7027.133.2413.188.812.117.472.540.000.0019.5210.224.161.62
Ness County18.4232.884.949.814.510.433.873.940.001.7222.132.948.094.73
Sheridan County23.3238.413.3114.162.691.004.311.770.001.0824.172.774.162.16
Graham County15.6721.767.1713.458.720.905.050.810.001.2225.432.363.509.62
Lane County14.3516.962.0218.577.000.279.299.150.001.0822.486.465.381.35
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Gove County 291.6631.9791.6877.6373.9252.9423.490.0035.17119.1669.33142.2282.21
Kansas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 90.3580.58101.37109.61113.96102.26119.76135.45129.1393.87113.66107.65101.48
Thomas County 120.9331.86140.3767.68291.4292.2143.910.00105.62118.7658.96190.8867.95
Scott County 222.5834.66149.28113.640.0061.3995.130.00105.01102.3431.40107.3660.03
Trego County 248.9375.0786.18117.0163.1483.8739.740.00153.7986.9671.28102.7185.17
Logan County 287.1926.33101.65164.24129.04113.5637.490.000.0078.39133.6995.2634.51
Ness County 348.0340.1575.7084.1426.2358.8058.210.0053.2488.8938.42185.46100.67
Sheridan County 406.6126.89109.2650.2461.0865.5326.160.0033.3897.0736.2695.2445.90
Graham County 230.3358.26103.73162.5954.7276.8112.040.0037.86102.1130.9280.29204.77
Lane County 179.5016.40143.27130.4916.43141.17135.230.0033.3590.2684.52123.3528.66
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Gove County 322.8139.6890.4470.8264.8751.7619.610.0027.23126.9560.99132.1281.01
Kansas 110.68124.1098.6591.2387.7597.7983.5073.8377.44106.5487.9892.8998.54
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Thomas County 133.8539.54138.4761.74255.7290.1736.670.0081.79126.5251.87177.3266.96
Scott County 246.3543.01147.26103.680.0060.0379.430.0081.31109.0327.6399.7359.15
Trego County 275.5193.1685.02106.7555.4082.0133.190.00119.0992.6462.7195.4183.93
Logan County 317.8532.68100.28149.84113.23111.0431.300.000.0083.51117.6288.4934.01
Ness County 385.1949.8274.6876.7623.0257.5048.610.0041.2394.7033.81172.2899.20
Sheridan County 450.0333.37107.7945.8353.6064.0821.850.0025.85103.4131.9088.4845.23
Graham County 254.9372.29102.33148.3348.0175.1110.060.0029.32108.7827.2174.59201.79
Lane County 198.6720.35141.33119.0414.42138.05112.920.0025.8296.1674.36114.5828.24


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025