Bartholomew County experienced a slight increase in unemployment in December, however, it still remained below state and national averages. The unemployment rate rose from 2.4% in 2023 to 3.5% last month as reported by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Similar increases were seen in Jackson and Jennings County as well. The statewide unemployment rate stood at a seasonally adjusted 4.1% in December, indicating an increase from 3.8% a year before. The US national unemployment rate was at a seasonally adjusted 4.5% in December, rising from 3.5% in December 2023.

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