On November 21st, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary October 2018 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 2.4%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate for September was also 2.4% and August’s final rate was 2.9%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 2.5%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for October declined or remained the same in 64 of the 72 counties when compared to October 2017, with 21 counties setting or tying all-time low unemployment rates for the month. The rates ranged from 1.9% in Lafayette County to 4.4% in Menominee.

The October 2018 preliminary unemployment rates declined or stayed the same in 31 of Wisconsin’s 32 largest municipalities when compared to October 2017. Fifteen of the 32 largest municipalities set or tied their lowest October unemployment rate on record. Rates ranged from 2.0% in Fitchburg to 3.9% in Racine.

The five counties with the lowest unemployment rate in October include Lafayette (1.9%), Dane (2.1%), Iowa (also at 2.1%), Calumet (2.2%), and Clark (also at 2.2%). Menominee County had the highest rate in October at 4.4%, followed by Iron (4.2%), Forest (3.6%), Adams (3.5%), and Burnett (3.4%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, October’s preliminary rate in Dunn was estimated at 2.3%, followed by Pierce at 2.6% and Polk at 2.7%.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The October 2018 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 2.1% which is lower than September’s final rate of 2.2% and August’s final rate of 2.5%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 2.4% in October 2017.

For the ninth consecutive month, the preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin was at or below 3.0%. For October, the rate was estimated at 3.0%. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 3.2%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in October was estimated at 2.8%, which is the same as September’s final rate and lower than August’s final rate of 2.9%. Minnesota’s seasonally-adjusted rate one year ago was 3.3%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for October was estimated at 3.7%, which is the same as September’s final rate and lower than August’s final rate of 3.9%. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.1%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for October 2018 was estimated at 68.4%, which is lower than September’s final rate of 68.6% and August’s final rate of 68.8%. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.8%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in October was estimated at 62.9%, which is higher than the final rate of 62.7% for both September and August. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.7%.

October’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On August 22nd, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary July 2018 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 2.9%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate for June was 3.2% and May’s final rate was 2.4%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 2.9%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for July declined or stayed the same in 69 of the 72 counties when compared to July 2017. Twenty-two counties experienced or tied their lowest July rate on record. The rates ranged from 2.3% in Sauk County to 7.7% in Menominee.

The July 2018 preliminary unemployment rates decreased or stayed the same in 31 of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to July 2017. Fifteen of the 32 largest municipalities experienced their lowest July unemployment rate on record. Rates ranged from 2.3% in Fitchburg to 4.9% in Racine.

The five counties with the lowest unemployment rate in July include Sauk (2.3%), followed by Dane (2.4%), Iowa (also at 2.4%), Lafayette (also at 2.4%), and Green (2.5%). Menominee County had the highest rate in July at 7.7%, followed by Iron (5.2%), Forest (4.9%), Adams (4.6%), and Langlade (4.4%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, July’s preliminary rate in Polk was estimated at 2.9%, Pierce at 3.0%, and Dunn at 3.2%. The current rates are the same or lower in all four counties compared to the rates for July 2017.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The July 2018 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 2.6%, which is lower than June’s final rate of 2.8%, but higher than May’s final rate of 2.3%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.5% in June 2017.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in July was estimated at 2.9%, which is the same as the final rate for June, but higher than the final rate of 2.8% for May. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 3.3%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in July was estimated at 3.0%, which is lower than the final rate of 3.1% for both June and May. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.3%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for July was estimated at 3.9%, which is lower than June’s final rate of 4.0%, but higher than May’s final rate of 3.8%. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.3%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for July 2018 was estimated at 68.9%, which is the same as the final rate for both June and May. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.8%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in July was estimated at 62.9%, which is the same as the final rate for June but higher than May’s final rate of 62.7%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.7%.

July’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On July 25th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary June 2018 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 3.2%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate for May was 2.4% and April’s final rate was 2.8%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 3.2%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for June declined or stayed the same in 70 of the 72 counties when compared to June 2017. Forty counties experienced or tied their lowest June rate on record. The rates ranged from 2.5% in Lafayette County to 6.3% in Menominee.

The June 2018 preliminary unemployment rates decreased or stayed the same in 28 of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to July 2017. Seventeen (17) of the 32 largest municipalities experienced their lowest June unemployment rate on record. Rates ranged from 2.7% in Fitchburg and Sun Prairie to 5.0% in Racine and Beloit.

The five counties with the lowest unemployment rate in July include Lafayette (2.5%), followed by Iowa (2.7%), Taylor (also at 2.7%), Dane (2.8), and Sauk (also at 2.8%). Menominee County had the highest rate in June at 6.3%, followed by Iron (5.2%), Forest (5.0%), Ashland (4.6%), and Adams (also at 4.6%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, June’s preliminary rate in Polk was estimated at 3.3% and both Dunn and Pierce were estimated at 3.5%. The current rates are lower in three of the four counties compared to the rates for June 2017. The rate for St. Croix is the same as one year ago.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The June 2018 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 2.8%, which is higher than May’s final rate of 2.3% and April’s final rate of 2.7%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.5% in June 2017.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for WI in June was estimated at 2.9%, which is higher than the final rate of 2.8% for May and April. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 3.3%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in June was estimated at 3.1%, which is the same as May’s final rate, but lower than April’s final rate of 3.2%. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.4%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for June was estimated at 4.0%, which is higher than May’s final rate of 3.8% and April’s final rate of 3.9%. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.3%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for June 2018 was estimated at 68.9%, which is the same as May’s final rate and higher April’s final rate of 68.7%. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.8%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in May was estimated at 62.9%, which is higher than May’s final rate of 62.7% and April’s final rate of 62.8%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.8%.

June’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On June 20th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary May 2018 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 2.4%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate for April was 2.8% and March’s final rate was 3.3%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 2.8%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for May declined or stayed the same in 70 of the 72 counties when compared to May 2017. Fifty (50) of the state’s 72 counties experienced or tied their lowest May unemployment rate on record in 2018. The rates ranged from 1.8% in Lafayette County to 6.1% in Menominee.

The May 2018 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to May 2017. Twenty (20) of the 32 largest municipalities experienced their lowest May unemployment rate on record in 2018. Rates ranged from 1.9% in Fitchburg to 4.0% in Racine.

The five counties with the lowest unemployment rate in May include Lafayette (1.8%), followed by Dane (2.0), Green (2.1%), Iowa (also at 2.1%) and Calumet (2.2%). Menominee County had the highest rate in May at 6.1%, followed by Iron (5.0%), Forest (4.4%), Bayfield (3.9%), and Ashland (also at 3.9%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, May’s preliminary rate in Dunn was estimated at 2.5%, Pierce at 2.6%, and 2.7% for Polk. The current rates are lower than the rates for May 2017.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The May 2018 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 2.3% which is lower than April’s final rate of 2.7% and March’s final rate of 3.3%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.2% in May 2017.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in May was estimated at 2.8%, which is the same as the final rate for April, but lower than the final rate of 2.9% for March. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 3.3%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in May was estimated at 3.1%, which is lower than the final rates of 3.2% for both April and March. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.5%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for May was estimated at 3.8% which is lower than April’s final rate of 3.9% and February’s final rate of 4.1%. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.3%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for May 2018 was estimated at 68.9%, which is higher than April’s final rate of 68.7% and March’s final rate of 68.6%.

One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.6%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in May was estimated at 62.7% , which is lower than April’s final rate of 62.8% and March’s final rate of 62.9%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.7%.

May’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On May 23rd, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary April 2018 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 2.8%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate for March was 3.3% and February’s final rate was 3.7%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 2.9%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for April declined or stayed the same in 63 of the 72 counties when compared to April 2017. Forty-five (45) of the state’s 72 counties experienced or tied their lowest April unemployment rate on record in 2018. The rates ranged from 1.8% in Dane and Lafayette counties to 7.9% in Iron.

The April 2018 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to April 2017. Nineteen (19) of the 32 largest municipalities experienced their lowest April unemployment rate on record in 2018. Rates ranged from 1.7% in Fitchburg to 4.1% in Racine.

Dane and Lafayette counties had the lowest rate in April at 1.8% followed by Ozaukee (2.1%), Washington (also at 2.1%), and Calumet (2.2%). Iron County had the highest rate in April at 7.9%, followed by Menominee (6.8%), Bayfield (5.9%), Forest (5.7%), and Sawyer (5.4%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, April’s preliminary rate in Dunn was estimated at 2.9%, Pierce, also at 2.9%, and 4.1% for Polk. Except for Polk, the current rates are lower than the rates for April 2017.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The April 2018 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 2.7%, which is lower than the final rate of 3.3% for March and February’s final rate of 3.4%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.3% in April 2017.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in April was estimated at 2.8%, which is lower than the final rate of 2.9% for both March and February. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 3.3%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in April was estimated at 3.2%, which is the same as final rates for both March and February. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.5%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for April was estimated at 3.9%, which is lower than final rate of 4.1% for both March and February. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.4%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for April 2018 was estimated at 68.9%, which is higher than the final rate of 68.7% for March and February’s final rate of  68.6%. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.6%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in April was estimated at 62.8%, which is lower than the final rate of 62.9% for March and February’s final rate of 63.0%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.9%.

April’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On April 25th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary March 2018 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 3.3%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate for February was 3.7% and January’s final rate was 3.3%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 3.7%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for March declined in all 72 counties when compared to March 2017. Sixty-three (63) of the 72 counties tied or reached their lowest March unemployment rates on current record. The rates ranged from 2.2% in Dane County to 6.8% in Iron.

The March 2018 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to March 2017. Twenty-one (21) of the 32 largest municipalities reached their lowest March unemployment rates on current record. Rates ranged from 2.0% in Fitchburg to 4.6% in Racine.

Dane County had the lowest rate in March at 2.2% followed by Ozaukee (2.4%), Sheboygan (also at 2.4%), Washington (2.6%), and Waukesha (also at 2.6%). Iron County had the highest rate in March at 6.8%, followed by Bayfield (6.5%), Adams (5.6%), Burnett (also at 5.6%), and Sawyer (5.5%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, March’s preliminary rate in Dunn was estimated at 3.5% followed by Pierce at 3.6% and 4.7% in Polk. The current rates in all four counties are lower than the rates for March 2017.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The March 2018 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 3.3%, which is lower than the final rates of 3.4% for both February and January. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.8% in March 2017.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in March was estimated at 2.9%, which is the same as February’s final rate but lower than January’s final rate of 3.2%. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 3.3%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in March 2018 was estimated at 3.2%, which is the same as February’s final rate but lower than January’s final rate of 3.3%. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.6%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for March was estimated at 4.1%, which is the same as the final rates for both February and January. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.5%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for March 2018 was estimated at 68.6% which is the same as the final rate for February and higher than the final rate of 68.5% for January. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.3%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in March was estimated at 62.9% which is lower than February’s final rate of 63.0% but higher than January’s final rate of 62.7%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 63.0%.

March’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On March 28th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary February 2018 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 3.6%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate for January was 3.3% and December’s final rate was 2.8%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 4.3%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for February decreased in all 72 counties when compared to February 2017. Fifty-eight (58) of the 72 counties tied or reached their lowest February unemployment rates on current record. The rates ranged from 2.3% in Dane County to 7.1% in Iron.

The February 2018 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to February 2017. Twenty-two (22) of the 32 largest municipalities reached their lowest February unemployment rates on current record. Rates ranged from 2.1% in Fitchburg and Madison to 4.8% in Racine.

Dane County had the lowest rate in February at 2.3% followed by Ozaukee (2.5%), Sheboygan (2.7%), Washington (also at 2.7%), and Waukesha (also at 2.7%). Iron County had the highest rate in February at 7.1%, followed by Bayfield (6.3%), Adams (also at 6.3%), Burnett (6.0%), and Sawyer (5.6%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, February’s preliminary rate in Dunn was estimated at 3.7% followed by Pierce at 4.0% and 5.0% in Polk. The current rates in all four counties are lower than the rates for February 2017.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The February 2018 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 3.3%, which is lower than the final rate of 3.4% for January, but higher than December’s final rate of 2.9%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 4.2% in February 2017.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in February was estimated at 2.9%, which is lower than the final rate of 3.1% in January and December’s final rate of 3.2%. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 3.4%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in February 2018 was estimated at 3.2%, which is lower than the final rates of 3.3% for January and December. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.7%.
The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for January was estimated at 4.1%, which is the same as the final rate for both December November. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.7%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for February 2018 was estimated at 68.6% which is higher than the final rate of 68.5% for January and the same as December’s final rate (68.6%). One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.3%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in February was estimated at 63.0%, which is higher than the final rates of 62.7% for both January and December. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.9%.

February’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On March 14th, 2018, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary January 2018 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 3.3%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate for December was 2.8% and November’s final rate was 2.5%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 4.0%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for January decreased in all 72 counties when compared to January 2017. Sixty-one (61) of the 72 counties tied or reached their lowest January unemployment rates on current record. The rates ranged from 2.2% in Dane County to 6.0% in Iron.

The January 2018 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to January 2017. Twenty (20) of the 32 largest municipalities reached their lowest January unemployment rates on current record. January’s rates ranged from 2.1% in Fitchburg and Madison to 4.3% in Racine.

Dane County had the lowest rate in January at 2.2% followed by Lafayette (2.4%), Ozaukee (also at 2.4%), Sheboygan (2.5%) and Washington (2.6%). Iron County had the highest rate in January at 6.0%, followed by Bayfield (5.6%), Adams (also at 5.6%), Burnett (5.3%), and Forest (4.8%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, January’s preliminary rate in both St. Croix and Dunn was estimated at 3.3% followed by Pierce at 3.5% and 4.4% in Polk. The current rates in all four counties are lower than the rates for January 2017.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The January 2018 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 3.4%, which is higher than the final rate of 2.9% for December and November’s final rate of 2.4%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 4.2% in January 2017.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in January was estimated at 3.1%, which is lower than the final rate of 3.2% for both December and November. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 3.5%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in January 2018 was estimated at 3.3%, which is the same as December’s final rate, but higher than November’s final rate of 3.2%. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.8%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for January was estimated at 4.1%, which is the same as the final rate for both December November. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.8%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for January 2018 was estimated at 68.5%, which is lower than the final rate of 68.6% for December and November’s final rate of 68.9%. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.1%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in January was estimated at 62.7%, which is the same as the final rates for December and November. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.9%.

January’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On January 24th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary December 2017 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 2.7%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate for both November and October was 2.5%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 3.7%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for December decreased in all 72 counties when compared to December 2016. Forty-eight (48) of the 72 counties tied or reached their lowest December unemployment rates on current record. Seven (7) counties reached record lows for any month on current record. December’s rates ranged from 1.9% in Dane and Lafayette counties to 5.6% in Iron.

The December 2017 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to December 2016. Eighteen (18) of the 32 largest municipalities reached or tied their lowest December unemployment rates on current record and 15 reached record lows for any month on current record. December’s rates ranged from 1.8% in Fitchburg and Madison to 3.8% in Racine.

Dane and Lafayette counties had the lowest rate in December at 1.9% followed by Green (2.1%), Ozaukee (also at 2.1%), and Calumet (2.2%). Iron County had the highest rate in December at 5.6%, followed by Bayfield (5.2 %), Adams (5.1%), Forest (4.6%), and Florence (also at 4.6%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, December’s preliminary rate in both Dunn and Pierce was estimated at 2.7% followed by 3.6% in Polk. The current rates in all four counties are lower than the rates for December 2016.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The December 2017 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 2.9%, which is higher than the final rate of 2.4% for both November and October. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.6% in December 2016.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in December was estimated at 3.0%, which is lower than November’s final rate of 3.2% and October’s final rate of 3.4%. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 4.1%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in December 2017 was estimated at 3.1%, which is lower than November’s final rate of 3.2% and October’s final rate of 3.4%. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 4.0%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for December was estimated at 4.1%, which is the same as the final rates for November and October. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.7%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for December 2017 was estimated at 68.9%, which is the same as the final rate for November but higher than October’s final rate of 68.8%. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.4%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in December was estimated at 62.7%, which is the same as the final rates for November and October. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.7%.

December’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On December 27th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary November 2017 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 2.5%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate in October was also 2.5% and September’s final rate was 2.6%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 3.4%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for November decreased in all 72 counties when compared to November 2016 and decreased or remained the same in 52 of the 72 counties when compared to October 2017. The current rates ranged from 2.0% in Dane, Green and Lafayette counties to 5.3% in Iron.

The November 2017 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to November 2016 and decreased or remained the same in all 32 when compared to October 2017. November’s rates ranged from 1.9% in Fitchburg to 4.1% in Racine.

Dane, Green, and Lafayette counties had the lowest rate in November at 2.0% followed by Trempealeau (2.1%) and Clark (2.3%). Iron County had the highest rate in November at 5.3%, followed by Menominee (4.4%), Bayfield (also at 4.4%), Adams (4.2%), and Sawyer (4.1%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, the preliminary rate for November 2017 in Dunn was estimated at 2.4%, followed by 2.6% in Pierce and 2.9% in Polk. The current rates in all four counties are lower or the same compared to last month (October 2017) and one year ago (November 2016).

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The November 2017 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 2.4%, which is the same as October’s final rate, but lower than September’s final rate of 2.8%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.2% in November 2016.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in November was estimated at 3.2%, which is lower than October’s final rate of 3.4% and September’s final rate of 3.5%. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 4.1%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in November 2017 was estimated at 3.1%, which is lower than October’s final rate of 3.4% and September’s final rate of 3.7%. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 4.0%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for November was estimated at 4.1%, which is the same as the final rates for October, but lower than September’s final rate of 4.2%. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.6%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for November 2017 was estimated at 68.9%, which is higher than final rates of 68.8% for both October and September. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.4%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in November was estimated at 62.7%, which is the same as October’s final rate, but lower than September’s final rate of 63.1%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.6%.

November’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On November 22nd, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary October 2017 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 2.5%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate in September was 2.6% and August’s final rate was 2.9%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 3.4%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for October decreased in all 72 counties when compared to October 2016 and decreased or remained the same in 69 of the 72 counties when compared to September 2017. The current rates ranged from 2.1% in Lafayette to 4.8% in Menominee.

The October 2017 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to October 2016 and decreased or remained the same in all 32 when compared to September 2017. October’s rates ranged from 2.1% in Madison to 4.3% in Racine.

Lafayette County had the lowest rate in October at 2.1% followed by Dane, Green, and Iowa at 2.2% and Clark at 2.3%. Menominee County had the highest rate in October at 4.8%, followed by Iron (4.4%), Forest (4.1%), Adams (3.9%), and Marinette (3.7%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, the preliminary rate for October 2017 in Dunn was estimated at 2.5%, followed by 2.6% in both Pierce and Polk. The current rates in all four counties are lower compared to last month (September 2017) and one year ago (October 2016).

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The October 2017 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 2.3%, which is lower than September’s final rate of 2.8% and August’s final rate of 3.4%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.3% in October 2016.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in October was estimated at 3.4%, which is lower than September’s final rate of 3.5%, but the same August’s final rate (3.4%). One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 4.2%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in October 2017 was estimated at 3.3%, which is lower than September’s final rate of 3.7% and August’s final rate of 3.8%. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 4.0%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for October was estimated at 4.1%, which is lower than September’s final rate of 4.2% and August’s final rate of 4.4%. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.8%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for October 2017 was estimated at 68.8%, which is the same as the final rate for both September and August. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.4%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in October was estimated at 62.7%, which is lower than September’s final rate of 63.1% and August’s final rate of 62.9%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.8%.

October’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On October 25th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary September 2017 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 2.6%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate in August was 2.9% and July’s final rate was 2.8%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 3.4%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for September decreased in all 72 counties when compared to September 2016. The current rates ranged from 2.3% in Dane, Green, Iowa, and Lafayette to 5.2% in Menominee.

The September 2017 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to September 2016. September’s rates ranged from 2.3% in Madison to 3.8% in Racine.

Dane, Green, Iowa, and Lafayette counties had the lowest rate in September at 2.3% with Calumet rounding off the Top 5 at 2.5%. Menominee County had the highest rate in September at 5.2%, followed by Iron (5.1%), Forest (4.5%), Adams (4.2%), and Milwaukee (4.0%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, the preliminary rate for September 2017 in Dunn was estimated at 2.7%, followed by 2.8% in both Pierce and Polk. The current rates in all four counties are lower compared to last month (August 2017) and one year ago (September 2016).

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The September 2017 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 2.9%, which is lower than August’s final rate of 3.4% and July’s final rate of 3.3%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.5% in September 2016.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in September was estimated at 3.5%, which is higher than August’s final rate of 3.4% and the same as July’s final rate (3.7%). One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 4.0%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in September 2017 was estimated at 3.7%, which is lower than August’s final rate of 3.8% and July’s final rate of 3.7%, which is higher than the 3.7%, which is the same as the final rates for June. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 4.0%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for September was estimated at 4.2%, which is lower than August’s final rate of 4.4% and July’s final rate of 4.3%. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.9%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for September 2017 was estimated at 68.8%, which is the same as the final rate for both August and July. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.4%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in September was estimated at 63.1%, which is higher than the final rate of 62.9% for both August and July. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.9%.

On September 20th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary August 2017 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 2.9% 2.8%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate in July was 2.8% and June’s final rate was 3.0%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 3.5%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for August decreased in 71 of 72 counties when compared to August 2016. The current rates ranged from 2.4% in Dane and to 7.5% in Menominee.

The August 2017 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to August 2016. The August rates ranged from 2.3% in Fitchburg and Madison to 6.1% in Racine.

Dane County had the lowest rate in August at 2.4%, followed by Green (2.5%), Lafayette (also at 2.5%), Clark (2.6%), and Door (also at 2.6%). Menominee County had the highest rate in August at 7.5%, followed by Iron (6.0%), Forest (5.2%), Adams (5.1%), and Racine (4.6%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, the preliminary rate for August 2017 in Polk was estimated at 3.0%. The August rate in Dunn and Pierce counties was estimated at 3.1%. The current rates in all four counties are lower compared to August 2016.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The August 2017 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 3.4%, which is higher than July’s final rate of 3.3%, but lower than June’s final rate of 3.5%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.6% in August 2016.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in August was estimated at 3.4%, which is higher than July’s final rate of 3.2% and June’s final rate of 3.1%. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 4.2%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in August 2017 was estimated at 3.8%, which is higher than the 3.7%, which is the same as the final rates for June. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 4.0%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for August was estimated at 4.4%, which is higher than July’s final rate of 4.3% but the same as June’s final rate. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.9%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for August 2017 was estimated at 68.8%, which is the same as July’s final rate, but lower than June’s final rate of 68.9% in June. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.3%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in August was estimated at 62.9%, which is the same as July’s final rate and higher than June’s final rate of 62.8%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.8%.

August’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On August 23rd, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary July 2017 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 2.8%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate in June was 3.0% and the final rate for May was 2.5%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 3.6%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for July decreased or remained the same in all 72 counties when compared to July 2016. The current rates ranged from 2.5% in Dane and Iowa counties to 7.4% in Menominee.

The July 2017 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to July 2016. The July rates ranged from 2.4% in Fitchburg to 5.4% in Beloit.

Dane and Iowa counties had the lowest rate in July at 2.5%, followed by Lafayette (2.6%), Sauk (also at 2.6%), and Calumet (2.7%). Menominee County had the highest rate in July at 7.4%, followed by Iron (5.5%), Forest (5.1%), Adams (4.6%), and Marinette (4.5%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, the preliminary rate for July 2017 in Polk was estimated at 2.9%. Pierce’s rate in July was estimated at 3.1% and Dunn’s rate was 3.3%. The current rates in all four counties are lower compared to July 2016.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The July 2017 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 3.3%, which is lower than June’s final rate of 3.5%, but higher than May’s final rate of 3.2%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.6% in July 2016.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in July was estimated at 3.2%, which is higher than the final rates of 3.1% in June and May. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 4.2%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in July 2017 was estimated at 3.7%, which is the same as the final rates for June and May. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.9%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for July was estimated at 4.3%, which is lower than June’s final rate of 4.4% and the same as May’s final rate. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.9%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for July 2017 was estimated at 68.8%, which is lower than the final rate of 68.9% in June and the same as May’s final rate. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.3%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in July was estimated at 62.9%, which is higher than the final rate of 62.8% in June and May’s final rate of 62.7%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.8%.

July’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On July 26th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary June 2017 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 3.0%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate in May was 2.5% and the final rate in April was 2.7%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 4.0%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for June decreased in all 72 counties when compared to June 2016. The current rates ranged from 2.6% in Dane and Lafayette counties to 6.5% in Menominee.

The June 2017 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to June 2016. The June rates ranged from 2.7% in Fitchburg, Madison, and Sun Prairie to 5.2% in Beloit.

Dane and Lafayette counties had the lowest rate in June at 2.6%, followed by Green (2.8%), Iowa (also at 2.8%), and Calumet (2.9%). Menominee County had the highest rate in June at 6.5%, followed by Iron (6.0%), Forest (5.3%), Florence (4.8%), and Douglas (4.7%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, the preliminary rate for June 2017 in Polk was estimated at 3.2%. Pierce’s rate in June was estimated at 3.4% and Dunn’s rate was 3.5%. The current rates in all four counties are lower compared to June 2016.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The June 2017 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 3.5%, which is higher than May’s final rate of 3.2% and April’s final rate of 3.3%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.7% in June 2016.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in June was estimated at 3.1%, which is the same as the final rate in May, but lower than April’s final rate of 3.2%. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 4.2%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in June 2017 was estimated at 3.7%, which is the same as the final rate for May, but lower than April’s final rate of 3.8%. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.9%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for June was estimated at 4.4%, which is higher than May’s final rate of 4.3% and the same as April’s final. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.9%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for June 2017 was estimated at 68.9%, which is higher than the final rate of 68.8% in May and the final rate of 68.6% in April. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.5%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in June was estimated at 62.8%, which is higher than the final rate of 62.7% in May, but lower than April’s final rate of 62.9%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.7%.

June’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On June 21st, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary May 2017 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 2.5%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate in April was 2.7% and the final rate in March was 3.7%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 3.5%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for May decreased in all 72 counties when compared to May 2016, and decreased or remained the same in 68 of the 72 counties over the month (April 2017). The current rates ranged from 2.2% in Dane County to 5.3% in Iron.

The May 2017 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to May 2016 and decreased or remained the same in 26 of the 32 municipalities over the month (April 2017). The May rates ranged from 2.1% in Sun Prairie to 4.7% in Beloit.

Dane County had the lowest rate in May at 2.2%, followed by Lafayette (also at 2.2%), Fond du Lac (2.3%), Green (also at 2.3%), and Iowa (also at 2.3%). Iron County had the highest rate in May at 5.3%, followed by Menominee (5.1%), Forest (4.0%), Bayfield (also at 4.0%), and Burnett (3.9%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, the preliminary rate for May 2017 in both Dunn and Polk counties was estimated at 2.8%. Pierce’s rate in May was estimated at 2.9%. The current rates in all four counties are lower compared to May 2016.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The May 2017 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 3.2%, which is lower than April’s final rate of 3.3% as well as the final rate of 3.8% in March. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.1% in May 2016.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in May was estimated at 3.1%, which is lower than April’s final rate of 3.2% and the final rate of 3.4% in March. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 4.1%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in May 2017 was estimated at 3.7%, which is lower than April’s final rate of 3.8% and the final rate 4.0% in March. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.9%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for May was estimated at 4.3%, which is lower than the final rate of 4.4% for April and the final rate of 4.5% in March. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.7%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for May 2017 was estimated at 68.8%, which is higher than the final rate of 68.6% in April as well as the final rate of 68.4% in March. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.7%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in May was estimated at 62.7%, which is lower than the final rate of 62.9% in April as well as the final rate of 63.0% in March. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.6%.

On March 29th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary unemployment rate for February 2017 for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 4.6%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate in January was 4.2% and December’s final rate was 3.7%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 4.9%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for February decreased or remained the same in 71 of 72 counties when compared to February 2016. The current rates ranged from 3.1% in Dane County to 8.6% in Iron.

The February 2017 preliminary unemployment rates decreased or stayed the same in 30 of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to February 2016. The February rates ranged from 2.9% in Madison to 6.3% in Racine.

Dane County had the lowest rate in February at 3.1%, followed by Ozaukee (3.5%), Calumet (3.6%), Sheboygan (also at 3.7%), and Fond du Lac (3.8%). Iron County had the highest rate in February at 8.6%, followed by Bayfield (8.3%), Adams (8.0%), Burnett (7.8%), and Sawyer (7.4%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, Dunn County’s preliminary rate for February was estimated at 4.9%. Pierce’s rate in February was estimated at 5.1% and Polk’s rate was 6.2%. The current rates in all four counties are lower compared to February 2016.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The February 2017 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 4.2%, which is the same as January’s final rate but higher than December’s final rate of 3.6%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 4.0% in February 2016.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in February was estimated at 3.7%, which is lower than the final rate of 3.9% for January and 4.1% for December. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 4.5%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in January 2017 was estimated at 4.0% which is the same as the final rate for both January and December. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.9%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for February was estimated at 4.7%, which is lower than the final rate of 4.8% in January and the same as December’s final. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.9%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for February 2017 was estimated at 68.3%, which is higher than the final rate of 68.1% in January and December’s final rate of 68.0%. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.7%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in January was estimated at 63.0% which is higher than the final rate of 62.9% for January and December’s final rate of 62.7%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.9%.

February’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.

On March 15th, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the preliminary January 2017 unemployment rate for Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the 32 cities with populations greater than 25,000 residents. St. Croix County’s rate was estimated at 4.2%. For comparison, St. Croix’s final rate in December was 3.7% and November’s final rate was 3.4%. One year ago, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 4.5%.

DWD said preliminary unemployment rates for January decreased or remained the same in 71 of 72 counties when compared to January 2016. The current rates ranged from 2.9% in Dane County to 8.0% in Bayfield.

The January 2017 preliminary unemployment rates decreased in all of Wisconsin’s 32 municipalities with population bases of least 25,000 residents when compared to January 2016. The January rates ranged from 2.7% in Fitchburg and Madison to 5.7% in Racine

Dane County had the lowest rate in January at 2.9% followed by Ozaukee (3.3%), Calumet (3.4%), Sheboygan (also at 3.4%), and Washington (3.5%). Bayfield County had the highest rate in January at 8.0%, followed by Iron (7.8%), Adams (7.2%), Burnett (7.1%), and Sawyer (6.9%).

St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Dunn counties comprise Wisconsin’s Greater St. Croix Valley. In addition to St. Croix referenced above, Dunn County’s preliminary rate for January was estimated at 4.6%. Pierce’s rate in January was estimated at 4.9% and Polk’s rate was 5.7%. The current rates in all four counties are lower or remained the same compared to January 2016.

St. Croix and Pierce counties are included in the 16-county Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI metro area. The January 2017 unemployment rate for the Twin Cities was estimated at 4.2%, which is higher than December’s final rate of 3.6% and November’s final rate of 3.0%. The unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 3.9% in January 2016.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate for Wisconsin in January was estimated at 3.9%, which is lower than the final rate of 4.1% for both December and November. One year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 4.3%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in Minnesota in January 2017 was estimated at 4.0% which is the same as the final rate for both December and November. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted rate one year ago was 3.9%.

The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate in the U.S. for January was estimated at 4.8%, which is higher than the final rate of 4.7% in December and November’s final rate of 4.6%. One year ago the U.S. rate (seasonally adjusted) was estimated at 4.9%.

Wisconsin’s preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for January 2017 was estimated at 68.1%, which is lower than the final rate of 68.0% in December and November’s final rate of 68.4%. One year ago, Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate was 68.4%. The preliminary (seasonally adjusted) labor force participation rate for the U.S. in January was estimated at 62.9%, which is higher the final rate of 62.7% for December and November’s final rate of 62.6%. One year ago, the labor force participation rate in the U.S. was 62.7%.

January’s estimates are preliminary and are subject to revision within the next few weeks.