Texas County’s unemployment rate was steady in February compared to January, the Missouri Department of Economic Development reported.
In February, the rate was 4.7%. That is up slightly compared to the 4.6% rate in January.
According to the department, the county’s total labor force was 10,397 and employed was 9,906. (Total unemployed – 491)
Other counties and their unemployment rates: Dent (4.4), Douglas (4.3), Howell (4.8), Laclede (5.5), Phelps (4.2), Pulaski (4), Shannon (7.6) and Wright (5.4).