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Unemployment Mixed Around NE Indiana In July

By: Mike Stiles • August 25, 2026 • Indianapolis, IN.
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(photo courtesy of Indiana Department of Workforce Development)

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Unemployment was mixed around Northeast Indiana from June to July.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says that LaGrange County went from 3.4% to 3.5% over the month. Noble County increased from 3.4% to 3.6%.

Steuben County saw a drop in their unemployment from 3.5% to 3.4%.

Elkhart County increased from 3.8% to 4.1% unemployment.

Both Allen County and DeKalb County remained at 3.3% from June to July.

Area city unemployment was also mixed for the month. Fort Wayne went from 3.5% to 3.4%. Elkhart rose from 4.1% to 4.3% and Goshen went up from 4.1% to 4.9%.