July Jobless Rates Much Improved from Year Earlier

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Published on August 26 2021 4:25 pm
Last Updated on August 26 2021 4:25 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Unemployment rates in Effingham County in July were lower than in July 2020.

Effingham County's rate in July was at 3.9%, well down from 8.8% one year earlier. 

Total nonfarm employment in the Effingham area in July 2021 increased by 1,675 compared to last year.

Employment gains were posted in Educational and Health Services (+450), Leisure and Hospitality (+300), Government (+225), Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (+150), Construction (+150), Other Services (+100), Financial Activities (+100), Information (+100), Professional and Business Services (+50), Manufacturing (+50), and Natural Resources and Mining (+50).    

Area counties, and their unemployment rates in July:

Coles--5.8%, down from 11.2% in July 2020

Cumberland--4.1%, down from 8%

Shelby--4.3%, down from 8.7%

Clay--5.3%, down from 10.6%

Fayette--4.9%, down from 10.1%

Jasper--4.4%, down from 7.7%

The statewide jobless rate in July was at 7%, compared to 12.4% in July 2020.