Economic issues are top of mind for the residents of Putnam County. As noted, reducing taxes is the number one priority for residents of the county, and keeping businesses in the area is the second leading priority for county residents overall.
» Economic Statistics
Avg. commute time
35.8 min
Working outside county of residence
60%
Source: Census 2005
Number of Establishments
Total for all sectors
2,995
Construction
680
Retail trade
349
Professional, scientific, & technical services
314
Other services (except public administration)
294
Health care & social assistance
262
Accommodation & food services
198
Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service
187
Wholesale trade
123
Real estate & rental & leasing
123
Finance & insurance
121
Manufacturing
85
Arts, entertainment, & recreation
77
Information
66
Transportation & warehousing
56
Educational services
31
Forestry, fishing & hunting, & ag support services
