Around Northern Idaho: Economic activity, August 2024

Sam Wolkenhauer, regional economist
Idaho Department of Labor
(208) 696-2353

Region

  • Labor demand in northern Idaho remained stable in July, 2024, with a total of 2,043 unique job postings in the region – a slight uptick from 1,872 in June. The unemployment rate rose slightly in July from 4.6% to 4.8%, increasing by a full percentage point from July 2023. Overall, total employment has decreased slightly over the last year.

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