Unemployment rates for 2023 in Kentucky increased in 80 Kentucky counties, decreased in 22, and stayed the same in 18.
The Kentucky Center for Statistics said the highest unemployment rate is in Magoffin County at 9.8%.
It was followed by Martin County, 8.3%; Elliott County, 8.2%; Breathitt County, 7.5%; Knott County, 6.7%; and Harlan and Johnson counties, 6.6% each.
Woodford County was the lowest in the commonwealth in 2023 at 3.1%.