Kentucky unemployment rates increased in 116 counties, with Louisville reaching 5.2% and Martin County highest statewide.
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Kentucky unemployment rates increased in 95 counties, while 17 counties saw declines over the past year.
Last month, the unemployment rate for the state was 5.1%, compared to the nation's 4.2% rate, according to the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.
Unemployment rates fell in 117 counties in Kentucky from July 2021 to July 2022, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics.
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Kentucky posted its lowest-ever unemployment rate in April, offering more proof of the state’s unprecedented economic momentum, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday.
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Experts believe the trend of rising unemployment numbers in 59 of Kentucky's counties is attributed to the amount of people still taking advantage of unemployment benefits.
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Jobless rates rose in 31 counties and stayed the same in eight counties, the center said Thursday.