Jobless Rate drops in Patrick County, VA to 7.2%-August
October 1, 2008
The jobless rate in Patrick County, VA dropped to 7.2% in August 2008, as compared to 9.0% in July, 2008
August 2008 unemployed was 676, whereas July, 2008 it was 861.
This information is per Bill Mezger, chief economist for Economic Information Servies Division of the Virginia Employment Commission.
This compares to August 2007, when the rate was 4.1% and 377 unemployed.
Martinsville rate was 12.% in August 2008 or 753 unemployed.
Henry County was 8.3% or 2186 unemployed.
