What this tracks
This dataset records the number of people filing for unemployment benefits each week in every Missouri county.
Why it matters to you
If you run a small business in Missouri, this data helps you spot hiring opportunities—a sudden spike in claims in your county could mean skilled workers are available. Residents can use it to gauge local job market trends before relocating or negotiating wages. For example, seeing consistently low claims in St. Charles County might signal stable employment options there.
How to read this data
weekending — The last day of the recorded week, formatted as YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., 2026-07-25 means the week ending July 25, 2026).
county — Where claims were filed, using official county names (e.g., “Adair” for Adair County).
claims — The exact number of first-time unemployment filings that week (e.g., “11” means 11 people applied).
Where this leaves you
This dataset doesn’t let you look anything up by your address, but it’s still a window into how the state operates. Read it to understand the scope of the program and what the official records contain; the city or state’s own interactive map (linked on this page) shows the locations involved.