July employment and unemployment data released

MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin from last month.

The data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics from July 2024 shows that in nine of 12 metropolitan areas unemployment rates decreased or stayed the same over the month. Rates decreased or stayed the same in six metropolitan areas over the year.

Unemployment rates for 24 of 35 of Wisconsin’s largest cities decreased or stayed the same over the month. Over the year, rates decreased or stayed the same in 22 cities.

July unemployment rates for 45 of 72 counties decreased or stayed the same. Rates decreased or stayed the same in 44 counties over the year...