Geary County Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.0%

Geary County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.0 percent in November, slightly above the statewide rate of 3.8 percent and well under the national average of 4.6 percent, according to data released by the Kansas Department of Labor. The local jobless rate fell from 4.3 percent a year ago, representing an improvement of 0.3 percentage points as employers continued hiring.

The area's labor force totaled 13,510 workers in November, with 12,969 employed and 541 actively seeking work. While the rate remains historically low, it exceeds both the state and several neighboring counties. The presence of Fort Riley and Kansas State University provides employment stability to the region.