The unemployment rate is up in both Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties.

In Elkhart County, the rate is up .3% for February to 4.4%. That’s higher than last year. In St. Joseph County, the rate is up .5% to 4.8%, also up from last year. The statewide jobless rate is at 3.5%.

ELKHART (ELKHART-GOSHEN MSA)

February 2024 106,401 101,740 4,661 4.4

January 2024 106,224 101,881 4,343 4.1

February 2023 (Benchmark) 113,605 108,877 4,728 4.2

SAINT JOSEPH (SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA MSA)

February 2024 129,961 123,766 6,195 4.8

January 2024 129,213 123,617 5,596 4.3

February 2023 (Benchmark) 131,931 126,215 5,716 4.3