The Hixson and Soddy Daisy Labor Market

The Hixson and Soddy Daisy Labor Market

Well, it happened today. The national unemployment rate broker the 10% mark. 10.2% to be exact. A high number, but a significant physiological barrier as well.

The pace of layoffs seems to be slowing. However, that is little consolation for those facing a tough job market.

News for Hamilton County, Tennessee, including Hixson and Soddy Daisy, is relatively better. The unemployment rate for last month (this month's figures are not out yet) stood around 8.7%. That is far from a great number, but better by comparison to other counties, and lower than the previous month.

The nearby counties Rhea, Marion and Sequatchie counties had rates of 12.7%, 12.1% and 12.8% respectively.

On a bit of an upside, the Hixson and Soddy Daisy areas have good things on the horizon. Construction of Volkswagon's facilities continues as the company ramps up its hiring in the coming months.