Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Heavy Rain 61°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Five SEI Counties See Unemployment Rate Drop In July

Monday, August 23, 2021 at 1:26 PM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

Ohio County had the lowest jobless rate last month at 3.0 percent.

Shutterstock photo.

(INDIANAPOLIS) - All five southeastern Indiana counties in Eagle Country saw their unemployment rate drop in July.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development released employment data for Indiana counties, cities and MSA’s on Monday.

RELATED: Indiana's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady In July

Among local counties, Ohio County had the best jobless rate in July at 3.0 percent, followed by Franklin County at 3.2 percent.

Unemployment rates in Ripley, Dearborn, and Switzerland counties, ranged from 3.3 percent to 3.9 percent.

Of the five counties, each have an unemployment rate below the state average of 4.1 percent and the national average of 5.4 percent.

	July 2021	June 2021	July 2020
USA	5.4	5.9	10.2
Indiana	4.1	4.1	8.6
Dearborn	3.4	3.8	8.1
Franklin	3.2	3.5	5.9
Ohio	3.0	3.4	9.1
Ripley	3.3	3.6	6.7
Switzerland	3.9	4.6	9.0

More from Local News

NWS Issues Flood Advisory Until 11 AM

Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible.
2025 Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Breakfast

The Annual Business Breakfast serves as a yearly kick-off event for the Dearborn County business community.
Roadways in Dearborn County Will Start Closing Soon Due to Flooding

Other roadways may close due to water levels.
High Water Causing Roadway Closures in Switzerland County

Expect this list to grow as rain continues to fall and possible cresting of the river.
Hebron Man Charged in Child Pornography Investigation

The suspect, James McReynolds, 33, of Hebron, was arrested.
Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities Receives National Recognition

Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities’ average outage time per year is 27 minutes.

Crunch Time

Events

St Teresa KofC Fish Fries
St Teresa KofC Fish Fries in Bright IN
Apr 4, 2025 at St Teresa Parish Community Center
Learn Internet Basics
Learn Internet Basics is for those who are new to the internet or want to build more confidence in finding information online and navigate websites.
Apr 4, 2025
P.A.W.S. 5K Bark-n-run/walk
5k competitive race 1 mile non-competitive dog walk
Apr 4, 2025 at Greendale Cabin And Park

NWS Issues Flood Advisory Until 11 AM

Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible.

2025 Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Breakfast

The Annual Business Breakfast serves as a yearly kick-off event for the Dearborn County business community.

Roadways in Dearborn County Will Start Closing Soon Due to Flooding

Other roadways may close due to water levels.

Local Sports Report - April 2, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

South Ripley Varsity Basketball Coach Seve Beach Honored by IBCA

He has a 47-25 record in three seasons with the Raiders.

Switzerland County's Cooper Todd Commits to Anderson University

He will now go on to join the defending HCAC champions.

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Lee Ann Womack - Little Past Little Rock

Dierks Bentley Free & Easy 10:44

Brantley Gilbert Gone By Now 10:42

Morgan Wallen Love Somebody 10:38

Collin Raye Love, Me 10:31