The 7 Rivers Region unemployment rates continue to decline, according to the latest numbers from state officials.
The May unemployment rate in the Western region of Wisconsin was 3.5%, down from 3.9% in April and 10.3% in May of 2020, according to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
La Crosse County had the area’s lowest unemployment rate at 3.1%, down slightly from the 3.3% mark in April. Jackson County had the highest rate at 5%, which was a reduction from 6% in April.
Here are the area unemployment rates for May:
Wisconsin
Buffalo: 3.8%
Crawford: 4.2%
Jackson: 5%
Juneau: 4.4%
La Crosse: 3.1%
Monroe: 3.2%
Trempealeau: 3.6%
Vernon: 3.3%
Minnesota
Fillmore: 2.7%
Houston: 2.8%
Winona: 3.2%
Iowa
Allamakee: 3.6%
Winnesheik: 3.5%