Local unemployment stable at 5 percent

Franklin County’s unemployment remained stable at 5 percent between September and October.

Five counties had lower unemployment rates than ours.

258 people were looking for work in Franklin County in October, down from 269 in September.

Gulf County also saw its unemployment fall from 6.8 to 6.7 percent.

385 people were looking for work in Gulf County last month, down from 399 the month before.

In Wakulla County the unemployment rate fell from 5.2 to 5.1 percent.

In Liberty County there was a drop in unemployment from 6 to 5.6 percent.

Overall, the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 6.7 percent in October.

You can see the full statewide unemployment report for yourself – it’s posted at oysterradio.com

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