FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) — New data shows Floyd County’s unemployment rate declined over the past year, signaling modest improvement in local employment conditions.

According to preliminary estimates for November 2025, Floyd County’s unemployment rate stood at 6.1 percent, down from 7.1 percent in November 2024. The county’s civilian labor force was estimated at 11,931 people, with 11,205 employed and 726 unemployed.

Floyd County is part of the Big Sandy Area Development District, where unemployment rates remain higher than much of the state. The Big Sandy region recorded an overall unemployment rate of 6.9 percent, with several neighboring counties also posting rates above six percent. The only county to increase in the Big Sandy region was Pike who in 2024 had 6.6% unemployment rate to 7.2% in 2025. And despite coming down 1.5% in a year, Martin County was the highest in the region at 8.4%.

Despite the improvement, Floyd County continues to trail averages for the state and the country. Kentucky’s statewide unemployment rate for November 2025 was 4.5 percent, while the national comparable rate was 4.3 percent. 

Labor officials note the figures are not seasonally adjusted and reflect a snapshot of employment conditions at the county level. While Floyd County’s year-over-year decline points to progress, local unemployment remains elevated compared to state and national trends.

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