MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average. According to the latest report released by the state Department of Labor and Regulation, South Dakota’s unemployment rate stayed at one-point-nine percent in January. That’s significantly under the national average of four-point-one. The state’s workforce also grew to nearly 500-thousand people in January. State officials are saying overall job creation remains strong statewide heading into spring. For more South Dakota Government stories, Click Here.
SD Unemployment Rate Better Than Average
South Dakota's unemployment rate remains impressively low, continuing to outpace the national average. The state's unemployment rate held steady at just 1.9% in January, far below the national rate of 4.1%. This positive trend highlights the state's thriving economy, with nearly 500,000 workers in South Dakota's workforce as of January. State officials are optimistic about job growth heading into the spring, emphasizing strong job creation across South Dakota.
