Low unemployment rates in Eastern Iowa are reflected in Delaware County, placing it among the regions with the lowest joblessness.
Iowa's Unemployment Rates: June 2021 Update
The unemployment rates for various Iowa counties have seen some changes in June 2021, according to the latest data available.
Iowa's statewide unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in June, marking the fourth consecutive month of a 0.1% increase. This is a change from the previous month.
In eastern Iowa, Delaware County saw a decrease in its unemployment rate, going from 3.2% in May to 3.0% in June. Delaware County has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the region and the lowest in the KMCH listening area. However, the unemployment rates for other eastern Iowa counties, such as Johnson, Linn, Scott, Muscatine, Cedar, and others, were not specified in the provided search results.
Elsewhere in the state, Dubuque County's unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.6%, while Buchanan County remained at 3.7%. Clayton County's unemployment rate remained at 3.9%, and Fayette County's unemployment rate rose to 4.0%.
In contrast, Jones County's unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June.
Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 4.1% in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
To get the most accurate and up-to-date unemployment rates for Iowa counties, it is recommended to refer to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) for July 2021 by county in Iowa. This data will provide official monthly figures and changes.
- The local news in KMCH might have reported on Delaware County's decrease in unemployment rate from 3.2% in May to 3.0% in June, as it has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the region and the lowest in the KMCH listening area.
- The latest LAUS data for July 2021 will likely include information about the unemployment rates in Delaware County, as well as those for other eastern Iowa counties like Johnson, Linn, Scott, Muscatine, Cedar, and others.
- In addition to the unemployment rates of other Iowa counties, financial analysis could also include the business performance in those areas, particularly those directly impacted by fluctuating employment numbers like retail and service industries.
- Meanwhile, KMCH might also cover news about finance and business in Delaware County, as changes in the unemployment rate often have broader affects on the local economy in a given area.
