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
• Wentworth Military Academy
• Remington Arms Co.
• Lafayette County
• City of Lexington
• Benchmark Healthcare

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

Commercial Air: Kansas City International (1 hr)
Barge Service: Numerous operators

Financial Institutions

• B&L Bank
• Bank Midwest