In Marion County, 3.5% unemployment was reported in February, which maintains the rate from January. There are 17,330 individuals working, and 630 receiving benefits and seeking work. One year ago, the rate was 2.5% locally.

In Warren County, 4.3% unemployment was reported in February, which is slightly above the 4.2% rate from January. The number of employed residents is at 26,200 and 1,200 individuals are considered unemployed but seeking work. One year ago, the rate was 3% locally.

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was maintained at 3.6% from the revised January number. The state’s jobless rate was 2.9% one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.2% in February.