Counties hit hardest by Helene still facing steep job losses

Two year percentage change in the number of county residents who are unemployed and looking for work, December 2023 - December 2025.

Map showing the yearly percentage chance in unemployment level in Western NC counties

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Data are released monthly and are not seasonally adjusted. Year over year change is used to account for seasonality. Last update February 6, 2026.