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Blaine 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:

25.62

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

Blaine County22610331913807003713158
Nebraska (in 000's)1,07412211213864168764136263764946
National (in 000's)170,84514,58316,94922,45210,0443,19011,49313,8472177,12439,93414,8428,0278,142
Custer County5,3901,4875046033332620020431111,200282293144
Cherry County2,9298457835810141067008267240894111
Brown County1,4405073816275333635019361645555
Logan County3871191338650292067361818
Thomas County35112066700358066781114
Loup County329123112672380166981442
 
Per Cent to Total Employed 16 and OverDiversity
Index
 

Blaine County25.6245.581.338.415.753.540.003.100.000.0016.375.756.643.54
Nebraska12.4311.3610.4612.805.991.508.115.930.103.3924.527.044.544.26
National11.778.549.9213.145.881.876.738.110.134.1723.378.694.704.77
Custer County16.0427.599.3511.196.180.483.713.780.062.0622.265.235.442.67
Cherry County17.7228.852.6612.223.450.143.622.390.002.8022.9413.933.213.79
Brown County20.9735.212.6411.255.212.292.502.430.001.3225.074.443.823.82
Logan County17.9630.753.369.8216.800.007.490.520.001.5518.861.554.654.65
Thomas County20.7534.191.711.7119.940.009.972.280.001.7119.092.283.133.99
Loup County21.3337.393.347.902.130.610.912.430.004.8620.972.434.2612.77
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Blaine County 401.3612.6965.6795.96236.160.0052.220.000.0066.7681.74146.3383.16
Nebraska 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 75.1794.85102.6598.07124.5782.91136.64125.38123.0195.32123.45103.59111.96
Custer County 242.9689.4187.38103.0632.1845.7363.8154.8660.7590.7974.34119.8562.76
Cherry County 254.0625.4695.4757.529.1144.6040.290.0082.5993.56197.9370.7689.03
Brown County 310.0625.2387.8786.88152.8930.8140.980.0038.93102.2363.1584.2189.73
Logan County 270.8032.1276.69280.180.0092.358.710.0045.7476.9222.03102.55109.26
Thomas County 301.0816.3413.35332.680.00122.8938.420.0050.4377.8432.3969.1093.70
Loup County 329.2431.9761.7335.4940.5611.2440.990.00143.4785.5234.5593.82299.89
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Blaine County 533.9213.3863.9797.84189.580.0038.220.000.0070.0466.21141.2674.27
Nebraska 133.03105.4297.42101.9780.28120.6273.1979.7681.29104.9181.0196.5389.32
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Custer County 323.2094.2685.13105.0925.8355.1646.7043.7549.3995.2560.22115.7056.06
Cherry County 337.9726.8493.0158.657.3153.8029.490.0067.1498.15160.3468.3079.52
Brown County 412.4726.6085.6188.59122.7337.1629.990.0031.64107.2551.1681.2980.14
Logan County 360.2333.8674.72285.690.00111.396.380.0037.1880.7017.8598.9997.59
Thomas County 400.5217.2313.01339.220.00148.2328.120.0041.0081.6626.2366.7083.69
Loup County 437.9833.7060.1336.1932.5613.5530.000.00116.6489.7227.9990.57267.86


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025