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July Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released
26 Aug 2026
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The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for July 2026.
In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary July 2026 unemployment rates increased in onemetropolitan area over the month: Appleton. Rates decreased in four metropolitan areas over the month and stayed the same in the remaining eight metropolitan areas. Rates increased in 12 metropolitan areas over the year and stayed the same in one area: Fond du Lac.
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