Overall unemployment rate moved up to 7.2% with the biggest shift in Government, which lost 400 roles, based on the most recently available information published in July 2021.
Total employment in the Homosassa Springs, FL market declined by 229 jobs in June and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 110 bps to 7.2%. The national unemployment rate increased by 60 bps over the same time to 6.1%.
- Homosassa Springs, FL unemployment rate is 111 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 390 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) declined in June versus prior month by -4.2% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs declined by -9.1%. Key sectors include:
- Government: 4,000; -400
Employment Change by Key Sector
