HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The unemployment rate in Reno County was much higher in July than in June.
According to figures released from the Department of Labor, the jobless rate in the county increased to 3.7% from 2.9%. The jobless rate for July of 2021 was 2.8%. There were 1,083 county residents out of work.
The labor force was down as well, shrinking to 29,292 from 29,862.
The state's unemployment rate was unchanged from June at 2.4%.
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