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Buchanan County Reports Significant Drop in Unemployment

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:17 AM

Unemployment in Buchanan County saw a notable decline throughout 2025, dropping from 4.4% in January to 3.2% by year’s end. Officials with the North Missouri Workforce Development Board attribute this progress to localized training and placement services provided by the Missouri Job Center in St. Joseph. The taxpayer-funded center continues to offer free resources for…

Unemployment in Buchanan County saw a notable decline throughout 2025, dropping from 4.4% in January to 3.2% by year’s end. Officials with the North Missouri Workforce Development Board attribute this progress to localized training and placement services provided by the Missouri Job Center in St. Joseph. The taxpayer-funded center continues to offer free resources for all ages, including specialized programs to help young adults and discouraged workers re-enter the labor force.

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