Haskell County

Unemployment in Haskell County has risen to 3.9%—a 62.5% increase from its December 2025 low of 2.4%—marking four consecutive monthly increases. The jobless rate climbed steadily from 3.0% in May through August, suggesting a structural shift in the local labor market rather than seasonal fluctuation. Over the same period, the county's median home value declined 4.3% from its July peak of $184,671 to $176,666, posting consecutive monthly declines.

The parallel movement of these two indicators warrants attention from local economic development officials. Haskell County's labor force remains modest at 1,798 residents, meaning even small absolute job losses register as measurable percentage increases in unemployment. The combination of rising joblessness and falling property values typically signals weakening local economic conditions, though the data does not indicate whether job losses are driving the housing decline or reflect broader regional trends.

Story angle: Local reporters should investigate what sectors or employers have shed jobs in Haskell County over the past four months, and whether residents attribute the housing market decline to local economic weakness or external market factors.