Major Employers
| Name | Type | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Independence School District | Public | 2297 |
| Winchester | Small arms ammunition mfg. | 1750 |
| Centerpoint Medical Center | Healthcare | 1416 |
| GEHA | Medical insurance service center | 776 |
| Phoenix Home Health | Healthcare | 600 |
| The Groves | Health services | 444 |
| Unilever | Manufacturing | 375 |
| Cable Dahmer Automotive | Automotive | 358 |
| Burd & Fletcher | Food Packaging | 300 |
| Comprehensive Mental Health | Healthcare | 210 |
| Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care | Healthcare | 206 |