Top 10 unemployment hotspots in July
Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report
By Inman News, Wednesday, August 31, 2011.According to the latest figures released today from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
California continued to dominate among metros with the highest unemployment rates, accounting for nine of the top 10. El Centro, Calif., posted a whopping 30.8 percent jobless rate in July, the highest in the nation.
Top 10 Highest Metro Unemployment Rates
| Rank | Metropolitan Area | Rate (%) |
| United States | 9.3 | |
| 372 | El Centro, Calif. | 30.8 |
| 371 | Yuma, Ariz. | 30 |
| 369 | Merced, Calif. | 18.7 |
| 369 | Yuba City, Calif. | 18.7 |
| 367 | Modesto, Calif. | 17.5 |
| 367 | Stockton, Calif. | 17.5 |
| 366 | Fresno, Calif. | 16.7 |
| 365 | Visalia-Porterville, Calif. | 16.6 |
| 364 | Hanford-Corcoran, Calif. | 16.1 |
| 363 | Bakersfield-Delano, Calif. | 15.5 |
Source: BLS. Data not seasonally adjusted.
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- Top 10 Metros with Highest Percentage Gains in Unemployment Rate (July 2011 vs. July 2010)
- State Unemployment Rates (lowest to highest)
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Unemployment rate drops in nearly 7 of 10 U.S. metros
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