According to the latest figures released today from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
California continued to dominate among metros with the highest unemployment rates, accounting for nine of the top 10. El Centro, Calif., posted a whopping 30.8 percent jobless rate in July, the highest in the nation.
Top 10 Highest Metro Unemployment Rates
| Rank | Metropolitan Area | Rate (%) |
| United States | 9.3 | |
| 372 | El Centro, Calif. | 30.8 |
| 371 | Yuma, Ariz. | 30 |
| 369 | Merced, Calif. | 18.7 |
| 369 | Yuba City, Calif. | 18.7 |
| 367 | Modesto, Calif. | 17.5 |
| 367 | Stockton, Calif. | 17.5 |
| 366 | Fresno, Calif. | 16.7 |
| 365 | Visalia-Porterville, Calif. | 16.6 |
| 364 | Hanford-Corcoran, Calif. | 16.1 |
| 363 | Bakersfield-Delano, Calif. | 15.5 |
Source: BLS. Data not seasonally adjusted.
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Read the full report:
Unemployment rate drops in nearly 7 of 10 U.S. metros
