Industry Employment Dynamics, 2014
Self-Employment
The level of self-employment in Live Oak County has
been relatively stable within the past 10 years. But
with rapid growth in local employment, the share
of self-employment in the workforce has declined
correspondingly. About one in ten self-employed
workers in the county are involved in oil and gas
extraction.
LIVE OAK COUNTY
The majority of key employers in Live Oak County
are in the oil and gas industry. Other relatively large
local businesses are in construction, health care and
retail.
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Self-Employment Dynamics
Self-Employment Trend
Top 10 Businesses
Business Name
Industry (NAICS)
Diamond Shamrock
Petroleum Refineries (324110)
173
Bottom Line Services
Water and Sewer Line Construction (237110)
100
Live Oak Bancshares Corporation
Offices of Bank Holding Companies (551111)
74
Live Oak Nursing Center
Nursing Care Facilities (623110)
74
Three Rivers Nursing Home
Nursing Care Facilities (623110)
36
Paloma Lease Service
Support Activities for Oil & Gas Operations (213112)
35
Valero Refinery
Petroleum Refineries (324110)
35
Super S Foods
Supermarkets and Other Grocery Stores (445110)
30
Sonic Drive-in
Limited-Service Restaurants (722211)
30
Pursch Motors
Used Car Dealers (441120)
26
Source: EMSI Analyst, 2014
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Review of South Texas Business Conditions
Local Employees