Local unemployment remains below state average in December

Unemployment in Franklin County has remained unchanged for 4 months.

Local unemployment was 4.3 percent last month – well below the state average of 4.7 percent.

Labor statistics released last week show 195 people were looking for work in Franklin County in December, 4 fewer than in November.

The workforce also decreased by 81 people.

Gulf County unemployment was slightly above the state average at 4.8 percent.

284 people were looking for work in Gulf County in December.

Wakulla County had one of the lowest unemployment rates in Florida at 4 percent, in Liberty county unemployment fell slightly to 5 percent.

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