Effingham County Jobless Rate at 4.2% in August

The Effingham County unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% in August, a drop of more than 1% from one year ago.

The jobless rate in the county in August 2014 was 5.5%. 

The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported numerous employment opportunities in August were advertised in health care and transportation. Job openings also were reported in Office and Administrative Support, Sales, Management, and Production occupations. Employment opportunities included jobs in Education, Computer Services, Engineering, Food Services, and Installation, Maintenance and Repair occupations. Workers were also needed for Building and Grounds Maintenance and Construction occupations.

Here are the figures for August in other area counties:

Clay--6.6%, down from 7.7% in August 2014

Cumberland--4.8%, down from 5.8%

Shelby--5.4%, down from 6.6%

Fayette--5.6%, down from 7.3%

Jasper--5.4%, down from 6.4%