(Richmond) — Unemployment rates in Southside Virginia are setting historic lows for the month of March.
The new survey from the Virginia Employment Commission shows Danville with a 4.3% jobless rate in March. That’s down six-tenths of a percent from February, and down slightly from the same month a year ago.
On the down side, the Danville rate is tied for the fourth-highest in Virginia.
Pittsylvania County fell from 3.2% in February to 2.7% in March. It’s the county’s lowest unemployment rate in 11 months, and tied for their lowest-ever level in March.
Halifax County’s new rate is 3.6%—That’s down a half-point from February, and down slightly from last year. It’s their best-ever rate for March.
The numbers are similar numbers Henry County. Their March rate was 3.1%. That’s down sharply from February. That’s their lowest-ever number for March.
Martinsville reported a 4.3% March jobless rate. That’s the same as Danville. But it’s down sharply from a month ago and a year ago. It’s also their lowest rate in nearly a year, and their third-best ever for the month of March.