May Unemployment Rates Increase in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets - News Release
June
25, 2009 – Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates rose over the
month in 14 of Michigan's 17 major labor
market areas, according to the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor &
Economic Growth. In May, total
employment levels increased seasonally in the majority of regions, while labor
force levels were up in nearly all areas.
"Due to the ongoing weakness in the national economy, the tens of
thousands of individuals who normally enter Michigan's labor
market in May seeking seasonal employment found fewer opportunities." said Rick
Waclawek, director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic
Initiatives. "Although many did obtain
jobs, it was less than typically expected. This situation pushed unemployment rates upward in the southern part of
the state."
From April to May, unemployment rates rose in all of the state's 14
Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). Over-the-month Increases ranged from 1.0 to 2.3 percentage points with a
median advance of 1.4 percentage points. In May, 16 of the state's major labor markets posted jobless rates above
10.0 percent.
May jobless rates declined seasonally in the state's three northernmost
labor market regions. The unemployment
rate fell in the Northeast Lower Michigan Region by 1.3 percentage points,
while the Northwest Lower Michigan Region and the Upper Peninsula recorded
declines of 0.6 and 0.3 of a percentage point respectively.
Unemployment Rates Up Significantly in All Regions Over Year
From May 2008 to May 2009, jobless
rates jumped upward in all 17 regions. Rate increases ranged from 3.1 to 7.6 percentage points with a median
advance of 5.4 percentage points. The
largest over-the-year jumps were registered in the Muskegon-Norton Shores, Monroe,
Detroit-Warren-Livonia and Holland-Grand Haven MSAs.
Total Employment Up Seasonally Over Month, Down Over Year
Over the month, total employment increased in ten
regions. Minor increases were posted in
seven southern MSAs, with a slight average advance of 0.2 percent. Larger seasonal gains were displayed in the
state's three northernmost areas, with combined employment growth in the
regions of 11,000 due to onset of the summer tourism season. Six areas reported moderate employment
decreases over the month, while total employment was essentially unchanged in
the Battle Creek MSA.
Since May 2008, total employment dropped significantly in
all 17 regions.
Labor Force Levels Up
Over Month, Down Over Year
In May, labor force levels increased seasonally in 16 areas
and declined slightly in the Ann Arbor MSA.
From May 2008 to May 2009, labor force levels fell
substantially in all 17 regions with a median decline of 3.0 percent.
Seasonal Industries Boost Payroll Jobs
The monthly survey of employers indicated that seasonally
unadjusted payroll jobs in Michigan rose by 34,000 in May to total
3,928,000. Gains were confined to
seasonal industries with advances in leisure and hospitality services
(+24,000), professional and business services (+10,000), construction
(+10,000), and in trade, transportation and utilities (+7,000). A reduction in manufacturing jobs (-14,000)
somewhat offset the overall gain.
The May job reduction in manufacturing was widespread
throughout the state's metropolitan areas, however, it was the most pronounced
in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia MSA.
State government education employment fell by 14,000 in May
due to the end of the winter/spring semester at many colleges and universities
throughout the state. The May declines
were most evident in the Ann Arbor, Lansing-East Lansing and
Kalamazoo-Portage MSAs.
All metropolitan areas reported seasonal growth over the
month in leisure and hospitality services and construction jobs.
From May 2008 to May 2009, seasonally unadjusted payroll
jobs fell statewide by 299,000 or 7.1 percent. All of the 12 major metropolitan areas in the state recorded significant
payroll job declines since May 2008 ranging from 3.5 to 8.8 percent. The largest numerical over-the-year
metropolitan job losses were reported in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia (-155,000),
Grand Rapids-Wyoming (-22,000), Holland-Grand Haven (-10,000) and Lansing-East
Lansing (-9,000) MSAs. The remaining
metropolitan areas registered job reductions of 4,000 to 7,000 over the year.
Education and heath services along with government were the
most stable job categories throughout Michigan's metropolitan areas since May
2008.
County Jobless Rates Up Over Month, Year
Fifty-nine of Michigan's 83 counties recorded unemployment
rate increases over the month, with a median advance of 1.1 percentage
points. Jobless rates declined in May in
24 counties, all located in the state's northern areas.
From May 2008 to May 2009, unemployment rates were up in all
83 counties, with a substantial median jump of 5.7 percentage points.
Note: Data in this
release is not seasonally adjusted. As a result, employment and unemployment trends may differ from
previously released Michigan seasonally adjusted data.
A breakdown of
seasonally unadjusted May workforce estimates for Michigan and its 17 major
labor market areas follows, along with a listing of county jobless rates for
May.
Note to
Editors: Please ensure that the source
for state unemployment rates reads "Michigan Department of Energy, Labor &
Economic Growth."
The Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
(DELEG) is investing in Michigan's future by helping to create the jobs of
today and tomorrow, ensuring that our children and adults have the skills these
jobs demand, making Michigan a better place to do business, and training and
placing those who need jobs.
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
ANN ARBOR MSA |
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month |
year |
(Washtenaw County) |
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|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
184,700 |
175,900 |
175,800 |
-0.1% |
-4.8% |
Total Employment |
173,700 |
162,100 |
159,700 |
-1.5% |
-8.1% |
Unemployment |
11,000 |
13,700 |
16,100 |
17.5% |
46.4% |
Rate (percent) |
6.0 |
7.8 |
9.1 |
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Contact:
Mark Reffitt, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 492-5550 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
BATTLE CREEK MSA |
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|
|
month |
year |
(Calhoun County) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
69,800 |
65,800 |
66,800 |
1.5% |
-4.3% |
Total Employment |
64,700 |
58,300 |
58,300 |
0.0% |
-9.9% |
Unemployment |
5,100 |
7,500 |
8,400 |
12.0% |
64.7% |
Rate (percent) |
7.3 |
11.4 |
12.7 |
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Contact:
Leonidas Murembya, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 841-5634 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
BAY CITY MSA |
|
|
|
month |
year |
(Bay County) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
55,400 |
52,900 |
53,800 |
1.7% |
-2.9% |
Total Employment |
51,000 |
46,800 |
47,100 |
0.6% |
-7.6% |
Unemployment |
4,300 |
6,100 |
6,700 |
9.8% |
55.8% |
Rate (percent) |
7.8 |
11.5 |
12.5 |
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Contact:
Rhea Acuna, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (989) 776-1508 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
DETROIT-WARREN-LIVONIA MSA |
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|
|
month |
year |
(Data in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
(Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, |
|
|
|
|
|
Livingston, St. Clair counties) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
2,113 |
2,063 |
2,089 |
1.3% |
-1.1% |
Total Employment |
1,938 |
1,783 |
1,778 |
-0.3% |
-8.3% |
Unemployment |
175 |
279 |
311 |
11.5% |
77.7% |
Rate (percent) |
8.3 |
13.5 |
14.9 |
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Contact:
Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
FLINT MSA |
|
|
|
month |
year |
(Genesee County) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
204,900 |
192,500 |
198,300 |
3.0% |
-3.2% |
Total Employment |
182,500 |
165,200 |
165,500 |
0.2% |
-9.3% |
Unemployment |
22,400 |
27,300 |
32,700 |
19.8% |
46.0% |
Rate (percent) |
10.9 |
14.2 |
16.5 |
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Contact:
Rhea Acuna, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (989) 776-1508 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
GRAND RAPIDS - WYOMING MSA |
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|
|
month |
year |
(Barry, Ionia,
Kent
, Newaygo counties) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
408,800 |
384,600 |
390,200 |
1.5% |
-4.5% |
Total Employment |
381,100 |
344,200 |
344,600 |
0.1% |
-9.6% |
Unemployment |
27,800 |
40,400 |
45,600 |
12.9% |
64.0% |
Rate (percent) |
6.8 |
10.5 |
11.7 |
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Contact:
Jason Palmer, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (616) 336-4883 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
HOLLAND - GRAND HAVEN MSA |
|
|
|
month |
year |
(Ottawa County) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
136,000 |
128,400 |
129,400 |
0.8% |
-4.9% |
Total Employment |
126,900 |
113,700 |
112,600 |
-1.0% |
-11.3% |
Unemployment |
9,100 |
14,700 |
16,700 |
13.6% |
83.5% |
Rate (percent) |
6.7 |
11.5 |
12.9 |
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Contact:
Jason Palmer, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (616) 336-4883 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
JACKSON MSA |
|
|
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month |
year |
(Jackson County) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
77,100 |
73,600 |
74,900 |
1.8% |
-2.9% |
Total Employment |
70,800 |
64,200 |
64,300 |
0.2% |
-9.2% |
Unemployment |
6,300 |
9,400 |
10,600 |
12.8% |
68.3% |
Rate (percent) |
8.1 |
12.7 |
14.1 |
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Contact:
Leonidas Murembya, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 841-5634 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
KALAMAZOO - PORTAGE MSA |
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|
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month |
year |
(Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
173,800 |
166,200 |
166,800 |
0.4% |
-4.0% |
Total Employment |
162,800 |
150,100 |
148,800 |
-0.9% |
-8.6% |
Unemployment |
11,000 |
16,100 |
18,000 |
11.8% |
63.6% |
Rate (percent) |
6.3 |
9.7 |
10.8 |
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Contact:
Leonidas Murembya, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 841-5634 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
LANSING - EAST LANSING MSA |
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|
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month |
year |
(Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham
counties) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
254,500 |
240,600 |
243,200 |
1.1% |
-4.4% |
Total Employment |
236,600 |
217,500 |
215,900 |
-0.7% |
-8.7% |
Unemployment |
17,900 |
23,000 |
27,400 |
19.1% |
53.1% |
Rate (percent) |
7.0 |
9.6 |
11.3 |
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Contact:
Mark Reffitt, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 492-5550 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
MONROE MSA |
|
|
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month |
year |
(Monroe County) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
77,200 |
75,100 |
76,200 |
1.5% |
-1.3% |
Total Employment |
70,400 |
64,400 |
63,900 |
-0.8% |
-9.2% |
Unemployment |
6,800 |
10,800 |
12,300 |
13.9% |
80.9% |
Rate (percent) |
8.7 |
14.3 |
16.2 |
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Contact:
Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
MUSKEGON - NORTON SHORES MSA |
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|
|
month |
year |
(Muskegon County) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
89,700 |
85,600 |
87,500 |
2.2% |
-2.5% |
Total Employment |
82,300 |
73,400 |
73,700 |
0.4% |
-10.4% |
Unemployment |
7,400 |
12,200 |
13,800 |
13.1% |
86.5% |
Rate (percent) |
8.2 |
14.2 |
15.8 |
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Contact:
Jason Palmer, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (616) 336-4883 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
NILES - BENTON HARBOR MSA |
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|
|
month |
year |
(Berrien County) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
80,800 |
76,100 |
77,300 |
1.6% |
-4.3% |
Total Employment |
74,800 |
67,300 |
67,400 |
0.1% |
-9.9% |
Unemployment |
6,000 |
8,900 |
9,900 |
11.2% |
65.0% |
Rate (percent) |
7.4 |
11.6 |
12.8 |
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Contact:
Leonidas Murembya, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 841-5634 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
SAGINAW-Saginaw Township North MSA |
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|
|
month |
year |
(Saginaw County) |
|
|
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
95,400 |
90,500 |
92,500 |
2.2% |
-3.0% |
Total Employment |
87,000 |
79,800 |
80,000 |
0.3% |
-8.0% |
Unemployment |
8,500 |
10,700 |
12,500 |
16.8% |
47.1% |
Rate (percent) |
8.9 |
11.8 |
13.5 |
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Contact:
Rhea Acuna, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (989) 776-1508 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
UPPER PENINSULA LMA |
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|
|
month |
year |
(15 counties) |
|
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|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
158,200 |
153,500 |
155,200 |
1.1% |
-1.9% |
Total Employment |
145,700 |
133,700 |
135,600 |
1.4% |
-6.9% |
Unemployment |
12,500 |
19,700 |
19,600 |
-0.5% |
56.8% |
Rate (percent) |
7.9 |
12.9 |
12.6 |
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Contact:
Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN |
|
|
|
month |
year |
(Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan,
Crawford, |
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Iosco, Montmorency,Ogemaw, Oscoda, |
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Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon
counties) |
|
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|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
96,400 |
91,400 |
94,300 |
3.2% |
-2.2% |
Total Employment |
87,200 |
76,400 |
80,000 |
4.7% |
-8.3% |
Unemployment |
9,200 |
15,000 |
14,300 |
-4.7% |
55.4% |
Rate (percent) |
9.5 |
16.4 |
15.1 |
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Contact:
Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
NORTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN |
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|
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month |
year |
(Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet,
Benzie, |
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Grand Traverse, Kalkaska,
Leelanau, |
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Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford
counties) |
|
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|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
157,300 |
149,000 |
154,400 |
3.6% |
-1.8% |
Total Employment |
144,700 |
128,600 |
134,100 |
4.3% |
-7.3% |
Unemployment |
12,600 |
20,400 |
20,300 |
-0.5% |
61.1% |
Rate (percent) |
8.0 |
13.7 |
13.1 |
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Contact:
Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
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May-08 |
Apr-09 |
May-09 |
% change |
% change |
MICHIGAN (Data in thousands) |
|
|
|
month |
year |
Civilian Labor Force |
4,967 |
4,780 |
4,848 |
1.4% |
-2.4% |
Total Employment |
4,570 |
4,176 |
4,176 |
0.0% |
-8.6% |
Unemployment |
398 |
604 |
672 |
11.3% |
68.8% |
Rate (percent) |
8.0 |
12.6 |
13.9 |
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Contact:
Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
MICHIGAN COUNTIES RANKED BY
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
MAY 2009
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1 |
Mackinac County |
8.1 |
|
43 |
Antrim County |
14.3 |
2 |
Isabella County |
8.6 |
|
44 |
Alger County |
14.4 |
3 |
Leelanau County |
8.6 |
|
45 |
Gogebic County |
14.5 |
4 |
Washtenaw County |
9.1 |
|
46 |
Charlevoix County |
14.5 |
5 |
Midland County |
9.9 |
|
47 |
Otsego County |
14.7 |
6 |
Clinton County |
9.9 |
|
48 |
Branch County |
14.8 |
7 |
Kalamazoo County |
10.3 |
|
49 |
Gratiot County |
14.8 |
8 |
Barry County |
10.5 |
|
50 |
Ionia County |
14.8 |
9 |
Marquette County |
10.8 |
|
51 |
Schoolcraft County |
14.9 |
10 |
Eaton County |
10.9 |
|
52 |
St. Joseph County |
15.0 |
11 |
Cheboygan County |
11.3 |
|
53 |
Roscommon County |
15.4 |
12 |
Kent County |
11.3 |
|
54 |
Missaukee County |
15.4 |
13 |
Cass County |
11.5 |
|
55 |
Huron County |
15.4 |
14 |
Livingston County |
11.5 |
|
56 |
Keweenaw County |
15.4 |
15 |
Ingham County |
11.7 |
|
57 |
Muskegon County |
15.8 |
16 |
Grand Traverse County |
11.9 |
|
58 |
Shiawassee County |
15.9 |
17 |
Delta County |
12.1 |
|
59 |
Wayne County |
16.0 |
18 |
Chippewa County |
12.1 |
|
60 |
Osceola County |
16.2 |
19 |
Houghton
County |
12.2 |
|
61 |
Monroe County |
16.2 |
20 |
Van Buren County |
12.4 |
|
62 |
Macomb County |
16.2 |
21 |
Oakland County |
12.4 |
|
63 |
Genesee County |
16.5 |
22 |
Bay County |
12.5 |
|
64 |
Gladwin County |
16.6 |
23 |
Benzie County |
12.6 |
|
65 |
Lenawee County |
16.7 |
24 |
Calhoun County |
12.7 |
|
66 |
Arenac
County |
16.7 |
25 |
Berrien County |
12.8 |
|
67 |
Lapeer County |
16.9 |
26 |
Dickinson County |
12.8 |
|
68 |
Clare County |
16.9 |
27 |
Manistee County |
12.8 |
|
69 |
Iosco
County |
17.0 |
28 |
Mason County |
12.8 |
|
70 |
Oceana County |
17.2 |
29 |
Menominee County |
12.8 |
|
71 |
Wexford County |
17.2 |
30 |
Iron
County |
12.8 |
|
72 |
Tuscola County |
17.4 |
31 |
Ogemaw
County |
12.9 |
|
73 |
Montcalm
County |
17.5 |
32 |
Ottawa County |
12.9 |
|
74 |
Alcona
County |
17.7 |
33 |
Allegan County |
13.0 |
|
75 |
St. Clair County |
17.7 |
34 |
Luce County |
13.4 |
|
76 |
Ontonagon
County |
17.9 |
35 |
Emmet County |
13.5 |
|
77 |
Presque
Isle County |
17.9 |
36 |
Mecosta County |
13.5 |
|
78 |
Lake County |
18.2 |
37 |
Saginaw County |
13.5 |
|
79 |
Hillsdale
County |
18.5 |
38 |
Kalkaska County |
13.8 |
|
80 |
Sanilac County |
19.1 |
39 |
Alpena
County |
14.1 |
|
81 |
Montmorency
County |
19.5 |
40 |
Crawford
County |
14.1 |
|
82 |
Oscoda
County |
20.3 |
41 |
Jackson County |
14.1 |
|
83 |
Baraga County |
26.2 |
42 |
Newaygo County |
14.2 |
|
|
|
|
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