Ranking of Pennsylvania Cities By Unemployment Rate in July 2017

Updated on February 7, 2025.

According to data from the US BLS, for July 2017, among all Pennsylvania cities, York had the highest unemployment rate (10.2%), followed by Chester (10%), and Hazleton (9.9%).

The chart below shows the top 25 cities and the table below shows the ranking of all Pennsylvania cities.

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Ranking of Pennsylvania Cities By Unemployment Rate in July 2017
York
10.2%
Chester
10%
Hazleton
9.9%
Johnstown
9.3%
New Castle
8.5%
Allentown
8.1%
Reading
7.9%
Wilkes-Barre
7.7%
Harrisburg
7.6%
Easton
7.1%
Ranking of Pennsylvania Cities By Unemployment Rate in July 2017
Rank
City
Unemployment Rate (%)
1 York 10.2
2 Chester 10
3 Hazleton 9.9
4 Johnstown 9.3
5 New Castle 8.5
6 Allentown 8.1
7 Reading 7.9
8 Wilkes-Barre 7.7
9 Harrisburg 7.6
10 Easton 7.1
10 Erie 7.1
10 Philadelphia 7.1
11 Williamsport 7
12 Lebanon 6.7
13 Altoona 6.5
14 Lancaster 6.4
15 Bethlehem 6.3
15 Scranton 6.3
15 State College 6.3
16 Pittsburgh 5.6
17 West Mifflin 5.5
18 Norristown 5.4
19 Monroeville 5
20 Plum 4.4
21 Bethel Park 4.3
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