Labor Force Estimates – February 2023
Highlights from the February 2023 Labor Force Estimates:
- The Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for Tennessee remained the same at 3.5% from January to February.
- During the same time period, the Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for the United States increased to 3.6% from January’s 3.4%.
- The unemployment rate decreased in 22 counties, increased in 52 counties, and remained the same in 21 counties.
- Moore County had the lowest unemployment rate at 2.5 percent.
- Cocke County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.5 percent.
West Tennessee counties –
Benton County 4.9
Carroll County 4.1
Chester County 3.2
Crockett County 3.9
Decatur County 5.4
Dyer County 3.8
Fayette County 3.8
Gibson County 3.8
Hardeman County 5.1
Hardin County 4.3
Haywood County 5.2
Henderson County 4.0
Henry County 4.6
Lake County 5.4
Lauderdale County 5.1
Madison County 3.6
McNairy County 4.9
Obion County 4.2
Tipton County 3.8
Weakley County 3.3
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