What this tracks
This dataset records key employment and workplace safety statistics for Missouri on a monthly basis.
Why it matters to you
If you’re considering starting a business in Missouri, the unemployment_rate and initial_unemployment_claims_filed numbers help you gauge the local labor market and whether you’ll find qualified workers. The minimum_wage field tells you the baseline you’ll need to pay employees, while workers_compensation_injuries_filed gives you insight into workplace safety trends that could affect your insurance costs. For job seekers, the unemployment rate and claims data reveal whether Missouri’s job market is improving or declining.
How to read this data
date — The month and year when these statistics were recorded, shown as dates like 2013-10-01. unemployment_rate — The percentage of Missouri workers who are unemployed, with sample values like 6.5 percent. minimum_wage — Missouri’s minimum wage in dollars per hour, such as $7.35. workers_compensation_injuries_filed — The number of workplace injury claims filed statewide that month, with sample values around 9,219 cases.
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.