Despite Job Growth, Most Ohio Counties Lag, Data Show – WYSO

By Jess Mador

As in many other parts of the country this year, Ohio is seeing an uptick in job growth. But despite strong gains, new state data show many counties continue to struggle since the Great Recession. And, most Ohio counties still have fewer jobs today than they had two decades ago.

The numbers are staggering. Of Ohio’s 88 counties, three-quarters have yet to recover from the last two recessions.