Texas County’s unemployment rate was steady in March compared to February, the Missouri Department of Economic Development reported.
In March, the rate was 4.8%. That is up slightly compared to the 4.7% rate in February.
According to the department, the county’s total labor force was 10,451 and employed was 9,949. (Total unemployed – 502)
Other counties and their unemployment rates: Dent (4.2), Douglas (4.4), Howell (5.2), Laclede (5.4), Phelps (4.4), Pulaski (4.5), Shannon (7.1) and Wright (5.4).