Idaho’s October unemployment rate increases to 3.7%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.7% in October, up from 3.6% in September.
The state’s labor force increased by 3,738 people (0.4%) to 993,428 while the labor force participation rate — the percentage of people 16 years of age or older who are either employed or looking for work — increased from 63.2% to 63.3% between September and October.
With the recent conclusion of Hollywood’s July blockbuster season, many families flocked to the big screen to witness this year’s latest releases. But summer 2020 showed a different picture. The pandemic forced the closure of movie theaters for an extended period due to lockdowns and social distancing measures.