Local Unemployment Rates For January

Franklin and Ripley counties tied for the best jobless rate in the area.

Shutterstock photo.

(Indianapolis, Ind.) - Local unemployment rates for the month of January were released on Tuesday. 

According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Franklin and Ripley counties had a jobless rated of 3.6 percent, which is below the state's unemployment rate of 4.2 percent in January. 

Ohio County also came in below the state's rate at 3.8 percent. Dearborn County followed with an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent. 

Lastly, Switzerland County reported a jobless rate of 5.1 percent. 

Of the five counties, each saw a slight increase in unemployment during January. 

For more information, visit www.hoosierdata.in.gov.

More from Local News

Events

Human Remains Found in Franklin County

The investigation is ongoing.

From Milan to the Grand Ole Opry: Jamie ‘Grascal’ Johnson’s Story of Music, Recovery & Second Chances

The Milan native has turned talent, hardship and second chances into a powerful new purpose.

Lawrenceburg Grad Named Recipient of Prestigious Munoz Foundation Scholarship

Each year the Munoz Foundation awards multiple $20,000 scholarships

Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit Starts June 27 in Rushville

Five races this summer will support local cross country programs.

Keith Urban Making Memories of Us 9:37
Lainey Wilson Somwhere Over Laredo 9:29
Wreckers Leave the Pieces 9:25
Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson As She's Walking Away 9:21