The unemployment rate for February, 2009 for Patrick County, VA hit 13.3%. This is up from January when it was 11.5%.

The number of residents in Patrick County unemployed in February was 1284 compared to 1099 in January. Arlington County had 4.4 % and City of Danville had 12.3%. Patrick County labor force increased from 9548 to 9689 in February. Patrick County ranks 9th statewide in highest unemployment. Henry County ranked 5th. Henry County unemployment for February was 14.6% per Virginia Employment Commission.