What this tracks
This dataset counts how many Missouri residents are currently receiving unemployment benefits, broken down by payment type.
Why it matters to you
If you’re job hunting in Missouri, this data shows whether unemployment claims are rising or falling in your area — a strong indicator of how hard it may be to find work. Small business owners can use the trend to anticipate labor market changes when hiring. The “regular” vs “emergency” benefit breakdown reveals whether layoffs are routine or driven by economic crises.
How to read this data
date — The month being reported (e.g., 2013-01-01 shows January 2013 data).
regular — Standard unemployment claims (sample value: 65,742 recipients).
euc — Emergency Unemployment Compensation during recessions (sample: 29,532 recipients).
total — All beneficiaries combined (sample: 95,274 people).
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.