Counties With The Highest Unemployment In Idaho

Life can be difficult for people who are forced into unemployment. Some of us have had the unfortunate experience of being laid off and it throws a total wrench in your life.

Staff shortages might not be as bad as they used to be but despite that, unemployment is still prevalent around the Gem State.

What is the unemployment rate in Idaho?

According to the Idaho Department of Labor, Idaho's unemployment rate as a state is up to 3.3% while the state's labor force increased by 0.3%.

That looks good in comparison to the numbers we saw during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Idaho's unemployment rate was a staggering 11.7% in April 2020. It's pretty crazy to think that that was just under four years ago, especially when Idaho's current rate is 3.3%.

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A variety of factors can play a role in the unemployment rate ranging from rising costs of living to people simply not wanting to work anymore.

Thanks to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Idaho, we're able to look at which counties in Idaho have the highest unemployment rate. Do you live in any of these counties?

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