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Jobless rate improves in Adair, 4 other area counties in May 2011 Jobs picture also better in Russell, Taylor, Green and Casey Counties. Cumberland and Metcalfe jobless situation worsens. Jobless rates down in 99 counties from May 2010 to May 2011 Compiled from information from Commonwealth News Center FRANKFORT, KY (2011-06-23) - Unemployment rates fell in 99 Kentucky counties between May 2010 and May 2011, while 16 county rates increased and five counties remained the same, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Five of the seven Columbia area counties showed improvement in the jobless picture, with only Cumberland and Metcalfe having increased unemployment. Metcalfe's 16.3% rate was the second worst in the state for the month of May, with only Jackson County, at 17.4 higher. 7-County ColumbiaMagazine Area 1) Russell Co. 9.3% unemployment, down from 11.1% in 2010Fayette County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 7.3 percent. Fayette was followed by Calloway and Oldham counties, 7.5 percent each; Hancock and Woodford counties, 7.6 percent each; Caldwell and Warren counties, 7.7 percent each; Union County, 7.8 percent; and Hardin and Ohio counties, 8 percent each. Jackson County recorded the state's highest unemployment rate -- 17.4 percent. It was followed by Metcalfe County, 16.3 percent; Magoffin County, 15.9 percent; McCreary County, 14.9 percent; Clay County, 14.5 percent; Lewis County, 13.9 percent; Fulton County, 13.6 percent; and Menifee, Nelson and Rockcastle counties, 13.3 percent each. Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures. This story was posted on 2011-06-23 14:55:25
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