Economy Like many rural areas, the standard of living in Bollinger County is significantly lower than many other places. In 2008, the cost of living index in Bollinger County was low (76.0) compared to the U.S. average of 100. The unemployment rate in Bollinger County is also lower than the state and national levels. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the October 2008 unemployment rate in the United States was 6.7 percent whereas in Missouri it was 6.5 percent. According to economic research compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the October 2008 unemployment rate in Bollinger County was 5.6 percent.
economy like many rural areas the standard of living in bollinger county is significantly lower than many other places in 2008 the cost of living index in bollinger county was low (760) compared to the us average of 100 the unemployment rate in bollinger county is also lower than the state and national levels according to the us bureau of labor statistics (bls) the october 2008 unemployment rate in the united states was 67 percent whereas in missouri it was 65 percent according to economic research compiled by the federal reserve bank of st louis the october 2008 unemployment rate in bollinger county was 56 percent