WV County Unemployment Numbers Released

County unemployment numbers have been released in West Virginia for the month of November. According to statistics from WorkForce West Virginia, the unemployment rate increased in 49 counties, decreased in 1 county and remained the same in 5 counties. Counties in the region, Logan County reported 6.8 percent unemployment which is up from October’s 6.1 percent. McDowell County reported 8.7 percent in November up from 7.9 percent reported in October and Mingo County reported 7.7 percent unemployment rate in November which is up from October’s 6.7 percent. Statewide, West Virginia reported 4.8 percent unemployment rate for the month of November.