Local counties also saw an uptick in unemployment last month.

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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s unemployment rate saw a slight increase in July.
According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state’s jobless rate stands at 4.0 percent, up from 3.8 percent a month prior.
By comparison, the national unemployment rate for July stands at 4.3 percent.
County Unemployment Rates
|
|
July 2024 |
June 2024 |
July 2023 |
|
USA |
4.3 |
4.1 |
3.5 |
|
Indiana |
4.0 |
3.8 |
3.5 |
|
Dearborn |
4.5 |
4.2 |
3.5 |
|
Franklin |
4.4 |
4.1 |
3.4 |
|
Ohio |
4.4 |
4.0 |
3.2 |
|
Ripley |
4.9 |
4.5 |
3.7 |
|
Switzerland |
5.0 |
4.6 |
3.3 |
Indiana’s total labor force stands at 3,387,066.
As of July 16, 2024, there were 96,433 open job postings throughout the state. Individuals looking for work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.

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