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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UNCHANGED 

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's preliminary seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for January did not change from the revised December 2009 rate of 9.7 percent. Indiana matched the national rate of 9.7 percent.

Cass County is at 11.3, Pulaski 10.1, Carroll 10.8, White 12.3, Fulton 12.5, Miami 13.1, and Howard 13.2.

Seasonally-adjusted total non-farm employment in Indiana declined by 2,000 in January. Sectors reporting significant employment increases include: Manufacturing, Financial Activities and Professional and Business Services. Sectors reporting significant employment declines include: Private Education and Health Services, Leisure and Hospitality and Construction.

Indiana continues to report the lowest unemployment among its neighboring states. Ohio's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 10.8 percent. Illinois increased 0.3 percent to 11.3 percent. Kentucky increased 0.1 percent to 10.7 percent. Michigan's unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percent to 14.3 percent.



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