Indiana’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.3 percent in February, continuing to sit below the national average of 4.4
percent, according to new state data. The labor force participation rate reached 63.4 percent, meaning nearly 3.5 million Hoosiers were either working or actively seeking employment. The state also saw job growth during the month, with private sector employment increasing by about 3,400 jobs. Gains were led by the education and health services sector, along with manufacturing and smaller increases in other industries. In northern Indiana, however, unemployment rates rose slightly compared to the previous month. Elkhart County’s rate increased to 3.6 percent. Despite those month to month increases, both areas still show improvement compared to the same time last year, reflecting longer term stability in the regional job market.
