In Marion County, 3.3% unemployment was reported in March, which is an improvement from 3.5% in February. There are 17,340 individuals working, and 590 receiving benefits and seeking work. One year ago, the rate was 2.7% locally.

In Warren County, 4.0% unemployment was reported in March, which is slightly below the 4.2% rate from February. The number of employed residents is at 26,400 and 1,100 individuals are considered unemployed but seeking work. One year ago, the rate was 3.2% locally.

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was maintained at 3.7% from the revised February number. The state’s jobless rate was 2.9% one year ago.