Outlook for Ravalli County.

• Position: Labor and industry overview - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included

Northern Ravalli County is part of the Missoula area economy, and commuters (those living in Ravalli County, but working in Missoula) are the largest component of the economic base. The impact of these commuters cannot be pictured in the gross county product and employment data shown below, but estimated commuter income is presented. Projected slower growth in the next decade reflects the deceleration in Missoula. The modest peak in employment growth during mid-2000 may incorporate some forest-fire impacts. The projected 2001 decline in nonfarm labor income simply reflects decreases in certain sectors from temporary fire-related levels in 2000.

Per Capita Income, 1998 Seleted Counties 1998 Per capital income Rank County Amount % of Montana 1980 1990 1998 Ravalli $17,700 83.5 44 36 35 Missoula $23,200 109.4 17 14 5 Lake $16,600 78.3 52 39 40 Sanders $15,300 72.2 50 50 51 Mineral $14,900 70.3 49 51 52 Actual and Projected Percent Change in Nonfarm Labor Income, Ravalli County 1992-2005 Actual 92 9.8 93 8.9 94 9.7 95 2.1 96 5.9 97 4.7 98 6.4 99 7.3 00 5.8 Projected 01 -1.1 02 2.3 03 2.6 04 3.0 05 2.5 Note: Table made from bar graph Gross County Product and Employment Ravalli County, 1982-2000

1982 Gross County Product Total = $209 (MIllions of chained $1996) Government 25% Services 35% Trade 13% Transportation & construction...