Attached are this month’s South Coast Indicators with July 2026 data. South Coast Economy Total nonfarm employment decreased by 450 jobs over the year in Coos County to 22,390. The private education and health services sector experienced the greatest employment gains with 100 jobs. Manufacturing experienced the greatest employment losses with 150 jobs. Total nonfarm employment decreased by 20 jobs over the year in Curry County to 6,670 jobs. The professional and busines

The August 2026 Douglas County Economic Indicators are out now. You can find them attached and updated every month on our Quality Info Southwestern Oregon regional info page. Douglas County’s nonfarm employment declined by 1% (-210 jobs) over the year to July. Losses in construction (-90), retail trade (-130) and manufacturing (-190) were counterbalanced by a gain of 300 jobs in private education and health services. Unemployment was stable over the year. The current seas