Area unemployment statistics released

Russell and Adair counties continue to lead the Lake Cumberland area in number of unemployed residents.   According to figures recently released by the Kentucky Center for Statistics, the unemployment rate rose in 110 or 120 Kentucky counties from June 2023 to June 2024.   Adair County recorded an unemployment rate last month of 6.2 percent, followed closely by Russell County’s unemployment rate of 6 percent.   Cumberland County had the lowest unemployment rate not only in the area but also in the entire state, at 3.9 percent.  The top 10 highest unemployment numbers all came from Eastern Kentucky, with Martin County leading the way at 10.7 percent.