May Unemployment at 3.6% June 27, 2024 Report The Indiana Department of Workforce Development in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the May Unemployment Report. The rate for Huntington County was 3.6% compared to the April rate of 3%. The data covers the period from April 11 through May 10 and is based on county of residence, not county of employment. According to the job posting website, Indeed.com, there are 200 immediate job openings within 10 miles of downtown Huntington. Historic benchmark data for the May reporting period reflect an increase in the labor market, adjusting for graduating seniors from public schools entering the local labor force. The number of available jobs posted on Indeed.com remains the same as April and compares to the year to date monthly average of 276. Click here to read the report.