Searcy and White County have a diverse economic base, which contributes to the county's high quality of life and low unemployment. Searcy’s partnership with business and industry is coordinated and facilitated by the Searcy Regional Economic Development Corporation and the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce.
| Major Public Sector Employers | ||
| Company | Product | Employment |
| White County Medical Center | Medical | 1465 |
| Harding University | Education | 795 |
| Wal-Mart Super-Center | Retail | 550 |
| Searcy Public Schools | Education | 440 |
| City of Searcy | Government | 225 |
| White County Government | Government | 235 |
| ARAMARK | Services | 220 |
| Riverview Public Schools | Education | 198 |
| First Security Bank | Banking | 193 |
| Searcy Medical Center | Medical | 180 |
| Major Industrial Sector Employers | ||
| Company | Product | Employment |
| Wal-Mart Distribution | Distribution | 1050 |
| Land O’ Frost | Meat Products | 538 |
| Chesapeake Energy | Gas Exploration | 400 |
| Bryce Corporation | Food Packaging | 410 |
| Eaton Corporation | Manufaturing | 240 |
| Road Systems | Manufacturing | 200 |
| Wal-Mart Distribution #6003 | Distribution Ctr. | 172 |
| Union Drilling | Gas Exploration | 120 |
| Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co | Manufacturing | 80 |
| Electrocraft Arkansas | Manufacturing | 80 |