Central Iowa Times

32 percent of Jewell Junction residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Jewell Junction population reached 940.

Out of 639 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	301	32
Employed	639	68
Employed in civilian labor force	639	68
Employed in armed forces	0	0