Work in Lexington!
Lexington has high employment in the health care, government and education sectors, strong retail and service sectors, and several small, clean manufacturing concerns.
Leading Employers
- Lafayette Regional Health Center
- Lexington R-V School District
- Remington Arms Co.
- Lafayette County
- City of Lexington
- Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation
Workforce
Total estimated 2010 working age population (ages 16 to 65) within 50-mile radius is estimated at 89.7% of total population or 1,608,348. Average commuting time is 22.8 minutes.
Transportation
Rail: Union Pacific Railroad
Air: Public Airport:
Lexington Memorial
- Longest Runway: 2925’
- Surface Paved: Yes
- Runway Lighted: Yes
- Fuel Available: Yes
Barge Service: Numerous operators
Financial Institutions
- Bank Midwest
- NASB
>Was settled largely by Kentuckians and was named for Lexington, Kentucky.
>Is home to Wentworth Military Academy, founded in 1880, which still draws students from throughout the country and worldwide.
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