Cities and Counties with the Highest and Lowest Unemployment Rates in November

For an eighth consecutive month, unemployment rates fell in each of Illinois’ 12 metro areas in November. Additionally, all 102 counties saw lower jobless figures for the fifth time over the past six months.

The data is not seasonally adjusted and compares November 2014 to November 2013, though individuals who have dropped out of the workforce are not reflected in the statistics.

Here are the cities and counties with the highest and lowest unemployment rates, including how they’ve fared over the year.

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