North Iowa Reporter

27.8 percent of Klemme residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Klemme population reached 457.

Out of 330 people who had a job, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 327 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	127	27.8
Employed	330	72.2
Employed in civilian labor force	327	71.6
Employed in armed forces	3	0.66