Blackford County Unemployment Rate Rises 0.4 Percentage Points

Blackford County's unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points from June 2025 to the most recent reporting period, according to regional data reported by the Winchester News Gazette on July 24. The increase matched a broader trend across the region and state — Henry, Jay, and Wayne counties all saw identical 0.4-point rises, while Delaware County bucked the trend with a 0.3-point decrease.

Blackford County was previously tied for the 10th-highest unemployment rate in Indiana based on May 2026 data.

Source: Winchester News Gazette (July 24)