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Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
Metropolitan Area | Dec. 2017 | Dec. 2016 | Over-the-Year Change | |||
Bloomington | 3.8% | 4.9% | -1.1 | |||
Carbondale-Marion | 4.4% | 5.6% | -1.2 | |||
Champaign-Urbana | 3.9% | 5.0% | -1.1 | |||
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 4.8% | 5.5% | -0.7 | |||
Danville | 6.0% | 7.3% | -1.3 | |||
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 4.2% | 5.3% | -1.1 | |||
Decatur | 5.3% | 6.3% | -1.0 | |||
Elgin | 4.6% | 5.7% | -1.1 | |||
Kankakee | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2 | |||
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 4.2% | 5.3% | -1.1 | |||
Peoria | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6 | |||
Rockford | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4 | |||
Springfield | 3.9% | 4.8% | -0.9 | |||
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 4.3% | 5.3% | -1.0 | |||
Illinois Statewide | 4.7% | 5.6% | -0.9 | |||
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CHICAGO-Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in December in all of Illinois's metropolitan areas for the seventh consecutive month, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in nine of the metropolitan areas.
"Eleven metro areas saw their lowest December unemployment rates since 2006," said IDES Director Jeff Mays. "The unemployment rate also decreased in all 102 counties over the year."
Illinois businesses added jobs in nine metro areas, with the largest increases in: Kankakee (+2.9 percent, +1,300), Lake/Kenosha (+1.7 percent, +6,800), and Elgin (+1.3 percent, +3,400). Total nonfarm jobs in the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division increased (+0.8 percent or +28,700). Illinois businesses lost jobs in three metro areas, with the largest losses in: Danville (-2.1 percent, -600), Decatur (-1.4 percent, -700), and Springfield (-0.7 percent, -800).
The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Mining and Construction (10 of 14), Manufacturing (10 of 14), Wholesale Trade, (9 of 14), Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities (9 of 14), and Education and Health Services (9 of 14).
Not seasonally adjusted data compares December 2017 with December 2016. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 4.7 percent in December 2017 and stood at 12.2 percent at its peak in this economic cycle in January 2010. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December 2017 and 10.6 percent in January 2010 at its peak. The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and looking for work, and is not tied to collecting unemployment insurance benefits.
Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - December 2017
Metropolitan Area | December | December | Over-the-Year Change | |
Bloomington MSA | 94,500 | 93,400 | 1,100 | |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 58,700 | 58,300 | 400 | |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 110,300 | 110,300 | 0 | |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,770,000 | 3,741,300 | 28,700 | |
Danville MSA | 28,100 | 28,700 | -600 | |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 185,400 | 184,100 | 1,300 | |
Decatur MSA | 51,100 | 51,800 | -700 | |
Elgin Metro Division | 257,100 | 253,700 | 3,400 | |
Kankakee MSA | 46,800 | 45,500 | 1,300 | |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 414,000 | 407,200 | 6,800 | |
Peoria MSA | 175,900 | 174,800 | 1,100 | |
Rockford MSA | 152,800 | 152,800 | 0 | |
Springfield MSA | 115,900 | 116,700 | -800 | |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 240,100 | 238,500 | 1,600 | |
Illinois Statewide | 6,091,500 | 6,053,600 | 37,900 | |
| *Preliminary **Revised | |||
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates (percent) for Local Counties and Areas
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Dec. 2017 |
Dec. 2016 | Over- the-Year Change |
Decatur MSA | |||
Macon County | 5.3% | 6.3% | -1.0 |
Springfield MSA | |||
Menard County | 4.1% | 4.7% | -0.6 |
Sangamon County | 3.9% | 4.8% | -0.9 |
Cities | |||
Decatur City | 5.9% | 6.8% | -0.9 |
Quincy City | 3.9% | 4.9% | -1.0 |
Springfield City | 4.1% | 5.0% | -0.9 |
Counties | |||
Adams County | 3.7% | 4.7% | -1.0 |
Brown County | 2.7% | 3.4% | -0.7 |
Calhoun County | 5.5% | 6.1% | -0.6 |
Cass County | 4.7% | 6.1% | -1.4 |
Christian County | 4.9% | 6.3% | -1.4 |
DeWitt County | 4.7% | 5.7% | -1.0 |
Greene County | 4.6% | 6.1% | -1.5 |
Jersey County | 4.3% | 5.5% | -1.2 |
Logan County | 4.3% | 5.2% | -0.9 |
McDonough County | 4.2% | 5.5% | -1.3 |
Macoupin County | 4.7% | 5.8% | -1.1 |
Montgomery County | 5.4% | 7.0% | -1.6 |
Morgan County | 4.0% | 5.1% | -1.1 |
Moultrie County | 3.6% | 4.6% | -1.0 |
Piatt County | 4.0% | 4.9% | -0.9 |
Pike County | 4.3% | 5.5% | -1.2 |
Schuyler County | 4.8% | 6.4% | -1.6 |
Scott County | 6.0% | 6.9% | -0.9 |
Shelby County | 4.5% | 5.8% | -1.3 |
Other Areas | |||
LWA 19 | 5.2% | 6.2% | -1.0 |
LWA 20 | 4.1% | 5.0% | -0.9 |
LWA 21 | 4.6% | 5.9% | -1.3 |
Central EDR | 4.5% | 5.5% | -1.0 |
Central Illinois Highlights
Help Wanted
Area employers advertised for 5,300 positions in December and approximately 84 percent sought full-time employment, according to Help Wanted OnLine data compiled by the Conference Board, which is a global, independent business membershipandresearchassociation.Employersactuallyneed more workers than the help wanted advertising indicates becausesomeindustries,suchasConstruction,typicallydonot post advertised jobopenings.
Decatur MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent in December 2017 from 6.3 percent in December 2016. There were an estimated 2,600 unemployed people in the labor force in December 2017.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Decatur metro area decreased by (-700) compared to one year ago. Payrolls increased in Construction (+100), Educational & Health Services (+100), and Wholesale Trade (+100). Declines were reported in Retail Trade (-400), Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities (-200), Leisure & Hospitality (-200), Professional & Business Services (-100), and Information (-100). All other major industry sectors were stable compared to last year.
Springfield MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.9 percent in December 2017 from 4.8 percent in December2016. Therewereanestimated4,400 unemployedpeople in the labor force in December2017.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Springfield metro area decreasedby(-800)comparedtoayearago.Payrollincreases were reported in Construction (+300), Professional & Business Services (+200), Other Services (+200), Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities (+100), and Manufacturing (+100). Declines were reported in Retail Trade (-700), Leisure & Hospitality (-500), Educational & Health Services (-300), Financial Activities (-100), and Information (-100). All other major industry sectors were stable compared to last year.
Note:
Monthly 2016 unemployment rates and total nonfarm jobs for Illinois metro areas were revised in February and March 2017, as required by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Comments and tables distributed for prior metro area news releases should be discarded as any records or historical analysis previously cited may no longer be valid.
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