Patrick County Jobless Rate is 13.3% in February, 2009
April 4, 2009
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.