Temporary jobs have helped me out when I was in those states that had a sluggish economy.  Maybe you can temp for awhile save money and then maybe relocate to a better area fora job.
While temping I ran into people who said that their temp position eventually became permanent for them.  Also, substitute teachers make a pretty good salary at least $100.00 or more a day depending upon what area of the country you may live in.  Just some food for thought and advice from one whose been around the job game for awhile!