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The seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in all three central Oregon counties in July 2010. Oregon's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 10.6 percent in July, which is essentially unchanged from June's rate of 10.5 percent.
Crook County: The county's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 17.7 percent in July. The revised rate for June was 16.3 percent. One year ago, the rate was 18.4 percent.
The county lost 90 jobs in July.
Three private-sector industries added jobs over the month, including retail trade (+20), construction (+10), financial activities (+10), and leisure and hospitality (+10).
Private sector gains were partially offset by a loss of 10 jobs in wholesale trade.
In the public sector, employment decreased by 130 jobs. Federal government added 10 jobs while local government lost 140.
The county recorded 170 fewer jobs this July than in July 2009. Private sector employment was down 3.1 percent over the year and public sector employment was down 2.4 percent over the year.
Deschutes County (Bend MSA): The county's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate added 0.7 percentage point over the month, climbing to 14.8 percent in July. In July of 2009, the rate was 15.4 percent.
The county lost 590 in July.
Seven private industries added jobs from June to July. The largest gains were in accommodation and food services (+350), professional and business services (+150), and retail trade (+110. These gains are typical for this time of year, as companies prepare for the busy summer tourism season.
The public sector saw a decline of 1,110 jobs. Local government lost 1,000 nearly 90 percent of which were lost in local education. Federal and state government also posted an over-the-month decline.
Since July 2009, the county has lost approximately 2,180 jobs (-3.5%). The private sector has lost 1.830 jobs (-3.3%). The public sector has lost 350 jobs (-4.2%).
Jefferson County: The county's seasonally adjusted unemployment was 14.5 percent in July, up 1.1 percentage points from June's revised rate of 13.4 percent. One year ago, the rate was 15.1 percent.
Jefferson County lost 180 jobs in June.
Only two private sector industries added jobs in July: leisure and hospitality (+30) and wholesale trade (+10).
The public sector added lost 190 jobs in July.
Since July 2009, the county has lost 30 jobs (-0.5%). The private sector has added jobs over the year (+30), while government has lost jobs (-60).
These estimates will be revised as new data from businesses becomes available. The next Central Oregon Employment Situation with preliminary data for August 2010 is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010.
