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Area Unemployment Rates for January

The State Labor Department has released preliminary unemployment rates for January 2026, with a statewide figure of 4.6%. The January rates for our area counties (not seasonally adjusted) are:

CLINTON – 4.6%
ESSEX – 4.8%
FRANKLIN – 4.9%
HAMILTON – 7.7%
WARREN – 4.9%.

Published by the North Country Chamber of Commerce

Posted: April 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News.

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