Most healthcare & education jobs, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the share of employed residents working in educational services, healthcare, and social assistance (2023 ACS). Mercer County, North Dakota leads at 14.5%. 3,131 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest education & health services?
Mercer County, North Dakota ranks #1 with 14.5% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by education & health services?
Mercer County, North Dakota, Coffey County, Kansas, Nemaha County, Nebraska, Oliver County, North Dakota, Jones County, South Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,131 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 ACS 5-year data.
How is education & health services measured?
Share of workers in educational services and health care. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2010).