Roosevelt County Ranks Fifth In State For Unemployment
Roosevelt County is the fifth ranked county as far as highest unemployment in the state, according to figures recently released by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry.
Roosevelt County has an unemployment rate of 4.8 percent. Montana counties with higher unemployment are Wheatland at 5.1, Lincoln at 5.2, Glacier at 8 and Big Horn at 8.3.
The Fort Peck Reservation is listed to have an unemployment rate of 6 percent. Flathead is low for reservations at 4 percent. Other reservations are Fort Belknap at 8.9, Rocky Boy at 10.1, Blackfeet at 10.9, Northern Cheyenne at 11.8 and Crow at 12.2.
Counties with the lowest unemployment rate at Mc-Cone at 2 percent, Meagher at 2, Daniels at 2.1, Powell at 2.1 and Sweet Grass at 2.2 Other Eastern Montana counties include Fallon in 10th at 2.4, Garfield in 13th at 2.6, The state’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percent in July to 3.6 percent. The unemployment rate for the U.S. was 5.4 percent for the month.
“Montana continues to attract workers back into our labor force, helping to alleviate pressure on employers who are looking to hire,” Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte said. “This report is good news for Montana businesses in the midst of the summer travel season and good news for workers who are enjoying higher wages as our economy makes a comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Montana’s total employment, which includes payroll, agricultural, and self-employed workers, grew by 2,162 in July, with strong growth in the labor force of 1,999 workers. Payroll jobs increased by 3,300 jobs in July. Accommodation and food services had strong growth with 2,900 jobs added. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.5 percent over the month in July. The 12-month increase was 5.4 percent, similar to the 12-month increase last month and signaling a moderation in inflationary pressure.
