The state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged from July to August at 4.5 percent. Washington County’s rate dropped slightly from 3.5 percent to 3.4 percent. Other area counties that experienced slight decreases in unemployment rates from July to August include Henry, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk and Louisa.

County – July rate, August rate
Henry – 3.9, 3.6
Iowa – 4.7, 4.4
Jefferson – 5.1, 4.9
Johnson – 3.6, 3.1
Keokuk – 4.3, 3.8
Louisa – 4.2, 4.1
Washington – 3.5, 3.4
(rates are not seasonally adjusted)