The Regional, Public and Community Affairs Division was created to strengthen the Bank`s regional research efforts, improve its understanding of the Tenth Federal Reserve District`s unique economic geography, and enhance the analysis of local economic developments for the Bank's monetary policy deliberations.

Regional Research News

Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions

Farm credit conditions may have peaked, according to the first quarter Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions. (May 14, 2008)

Regional Economic Indicators

In March, the 10th District's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.3 percent from a reading of 4.1 percent in February. Oklahoma, Wyoming, and Nebraska were particularly strong with unemployment rates of 3.1, 3.1, and 2.9 percent respectively. (May 5, 2008)

Tenth District Overview

Demographics The Tenth Federal Reserve District stretches across seven states.   Banking The Tenth District differs from the nation by relying more heavily on community banks for banking services.   Industrial Structure The Tenth District as a whole has an industrial structure similar but not identical to that of the nation.   State-by-state Summary Read a summary of economic conditions within each state in the District.