Washington County’s unemployment rate fell slightly from August to September. According to Iowa Workforce Development in August Washington County had 300 people unemployed with 2.1% unemployment. In September, that dropped to 200 people or 1.8% unemployment. Other area counties that saw declines in unemployment last month include Henry, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, and Louisa. The highest unemployment rate in the state in September was 4.0% in Wapello County.

County – August, September
Henry – 2.8%, 2.2%
Iowa – 1.7%, 1.5%
Jefferson – 2.9%, 2.4%
Johnson – 2.1%, 1.9%
Keokuk – 3.1%, 2.8%
Louisa – 3.1%, 2.5%
Washington – 2.1%, 1.8%
State of Iowa – 2.5%, 2.5%