Asheville's unemployment rate slightly dropped post-Hurricane Helene, but full recovery may take years.

In November 2024, Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carolina, saw slight improvements in unemployment rates following Hurricane Helene's impact. Buncombe County's rate fell to 7.2%, while Asheville maintained the state's highest rate among metropolitan areas. Five Western North Carolina counties had the highest rates in the state, with Mitchell County at 8.9%. Despite the improvements, full recovery from the hurricane's effects is expected to take years.

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