Hancock County Unemployment Stands At 3.2 Percent

6/21/17 – 5:37 A.M.

Despite a slight increase in unemployment in May, Hancock County still has one of the lowest jobless rates in the state. Numbers released by the Department of Job and Family Services show Hancock County stands at 3.2 percent unemployment. That’s up from 3 percent in April. Wyandot County also stands at 3.2 percent unemployment.

At 3.1 percent joblessness, Putnam County ties Holmes County for the second lowest rate inOhio.

All area counties are below 5 percent unemployment.