Jefferson City Ranks in Top 10 of Small Metros
Recognizing their critical role, the Best-Performing Cities (BPC) index evaluates the relative economic performance of 403 metropolitan areas, providing valuable insights into the strengths and vulnerabilities of these economic metros. Of the 203 small metros evaluated, Jefferson City, Missouri ranked 6th in the nation, followed by Cape Girardeau (55), Columbia (75), Joplin (87), and St. Joseph (138). In the ranking of the 200 large metros, Springfield ranked 67th, followed by St. Louis (81) and Kansas City (92).
Southeast Region Commuting Profile
The Southeast Workforce Development Area (WDA) consists of 13 counties and is home to Dexter, Perryville, Jackson, Sikeston, and Cape Girardeau, which is the largest city in the region. In 2022, the Southeast WDA employed 4.5 percent of Missouri’s workforce. Of the 101,630 workers employed in the region in 2022, 76.4 percent commuted to work from within the region. The remainder (23.6%) commuted into Southeast WDA from homes outside of the region. Click on the link above to learn more about the Southeast Region’s workforce commuting habits.
