Crowley County

Unemployment in Crowley County has climbed to 4.7%—its highest point in at least nine months—after four consecutive monthly increases. The rate has risen 38.2% from its April low of 3.4%, signaling a sustained reversal in local labor market conditions. The upward pressure began in June and has persisted through August without interruption.

The employment deterioration coincides with a weakening housing market. Home values peaked at $160,093 in mid-July, then fell 4.0% over two consecutive readings to $153,730 by late September. While the housing decline is modest in absolute terms, the consecutive drops from a recent high historically precede broader correction cycles. Together, the dual trend—rising joblessness paired with falling property values—suggests economic pressure may be accumulating in this county of 5,734 residents.

The data spans only recent months, leaving open questions about underlying causes. Local reporters should investigate whether specific employers have announced layoffs or reduced hours, whether the labor force has contracted, and whether residents perceive the housing decline as temporary or structural. County economic development officials may also have insight into sector-specific weakness.