Unemployment rates were higher in December than a year earlier in 371 of the 372 metropolitan areas and lower in 1 area. Nineteen areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 10 areas registered rates below 5.0 percent. As of December, 356 metropolitan areas reported over-the-year decreases in nonfarm payroll employment, 12 reported increases, and 1 remained unchanged. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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