Indiana's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady In July

The state's jobless rate remains lower than the national rate of 5.4 percent.

Shutterstock photo.

(INDIANAPOLIS) – Indiana’s unemployment rate remains unchanged from June to July.

According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state’s jobless rate was at 4.1 percent for July.

Indiana’s unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate of 5.4 percent.

The state’s total labor force, which includes both Hoosiers employed and those seeking employment, stands at 3.35 million, and the state’s 63.2 percent labor force participation rate remains above the national rate of 61.7 percent.

Among neighboring states, Kentucky reported a jobless rate of 4.4 percent for July, followed by Ohio at 5.4 percent.

July 2021 Midwest Unemployment Rates

More from Local News

Events

PHOTOS: Wawa Officially Opens in Lawrenceburg

The event featured a ribbon-cutting, freebees, Hoagies for Heroes competition and more!

Microsoft Restoring Service After Widespread Outage

You may notice services coming back as of Friday morning

New Marion FD Release More Details from Fatal Fire

One person was killed in an explosion/fire at a Ripley Co. home on Tuesday night.

Conner 8th Grade Team to Play for State Championship

They will travel to Lexington on Saturday for the big game!

High School Hoops Scores - November 11-12, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Bella Hermann Signs to Play Soccer at Thomas More University

Hermann is a four-year varsity letter winner in soccer.

On Air

For King & Country and Lee Brice Checking In - PEC ONLY 7:56
Keith Urban God Whispered Your Name 7:52
Zac Brown Band The Man Who Loves You The Most 7:46
Elvis Presley Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear 7:44