North Iowa Reporter

28.8 percent of Fertile residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Fertile population reached 306.

Out of 218 people who had a job, all 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	88	28.8
Employed	218	71.2
Employed in civilian labor force	218	71.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0