PB Post State of Unemployment

Unemployment rates dropped slightly in 53 of Florida’s 67 counties, contributing to a dip in the state’s overall rate of out of work citizens, unemployment numbers out today show.

Click here for more about our local unemployment rates. And go here for more detailed statewide information.

Florida counties with highest unemployment rates in August (change from July):
1. Hendry: 16.4% (-1.8%)
2. Flagler: 15.7% (-3.1%)
3. Indian River: 15.3% (-0.7%)
4. St. Lucie: 14.7% (-1.3%)
5. Lee: 13.5% (+1.5%)*
6. Hernando: 13.3% (-0.7%)
24. Martin 11.5% (0%)
27. Palm Beach 11.3 (-0.9%)
Florida: 10.9% (-1.8%)
*Other Florida counties where unemployment increased last month were Collier, Gulf, Lake, Lee, Marion and Osceola.

States with highest rate of unemployment:
1. MI: 15.2%
2. NV: 13.2%
3. CA: 12.2%
3. OR: 12.2%
5. SC: 11.5%
6.Fl 10.7%