Employment & Housing Statistics

Quick Facts

  • Civilian labor force: 4,991
  • Employed: 4,799
  • Unemployment: 192
  • Unemployment rate: 3.8%

Even though the unemployment rate is low, labor surveys show that Pratt draws a workforce from a 30- to 50-mile radius, if the salary is appropriate.

Agriculture and the railroad have helped form the community into the regional trade center it is today.

A regional medical center, community college, outstanding educational system, a resurgence in the oil and gas industry, a manufacturing base, diverse shopping, and expanding technology infrastructure provide opportunities and strength to our community.