Unemployment rates in North Arkansas saw notable improvements in August compared to July, according to the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services.
Fulton County experienced a decrease in its unemployment rate, falling from 5.5% in July to 4.6% in August. The county has a labor force of 4,070 people, with 187 residents currently unemployed.
In Izard County, the unemployment rate dropped from 6.0% in July to 5.3% in August. Despite this improvement, Izard County still has the fifth-highest unemployment rate in the state. Out of a labor force of 4,266 residents, 227 individuals remain unemployed.
Other counties in the region also showed progress. Sharp County’s unemployment rate fell to 5.5%, while Lawrence County recorded a rate of 6.1% and Randolph County a rate of 5.9%.
Statewide, Arkansas’ unemployment rate dropped slightly to 3.9% in August, down from 4.0% in July.
The data highlights ongoing efforts to enhance employment opportunities across the region and the state.