Major Employers
| Name | Type | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Doherty Steel, Inc. | Machining and steelwork | 75 |
| Lakemary Center | Education | 260 |
| Louisburg School District | Education | 175 |
| Miami County Government | Government | 220 |
| Miami County Medical Center | Healthcare | 134 |
| Osawatomie School District | Education | 180 |
| Osawatomie State Hospital | Mental health services | 438 |
| Paola School District | Education | 614 |
| Queen's Price Chopper | Retail | 90 |
| Spring Hill School District | Education | 441 |
| Taylor Forge Industries | Machining and steelwork | 196 |
| Tri-Ko, Inc. | Social Services | 200 |
| Wal-Mart | Retail | 154 |