Unemployment is rising fast across the United States, hitting workers and families in nearly every state. Layoffs are picking up, job openings are shrinking, and many are finding it harder to land steady work. While some areas are feeling the effects more than others, no part of the country is untouched.
Based on data provided by USAFacts we examine how the growing job crisis is impacting each state. Whether you’re looking for work, worried about job security, or want to know what’s happening near you, we present a clear look at the current unemployment situation.
States are listed from the lowest to the highest unemployment rates, providing a comprehensive view of where things stand, including Washington, D.C.
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51) South Dakota

In South Dakota, the unemployment rate currently stands at 1.80%, which represents a 0.0 percentage point change from last year.
50) North Dakota

In North Dakota, the unemployment rate currently stands at 2.60%, which represents a 0.3 percentage point change from last year.
49) Montana

In Montana, the unemployment rate currently stands at 2.70%, which represents a -0.3 percentage point change from last year.
48) Vermont

In Vermont, the unemployment rate currently stands at 2.70%, which represents a 0.6 percentage point change from last year.
47) Hawaii

In Hawaii, the unemployment rate currently stands at 2.90%, which represents a 0.0 percentage point change from last year.
46) Nebraska

In Nebraska, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.00%, which represents a 0.3 percentage point change from last year.
45) Utah

In Utah, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.10%, which represents a 0.0 percentage point change from last year.
44) Maryland

In Maryland, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.10%, which represents a 0.2 percentage point change from last year.
43) New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.10%, which represents a 0.7 percentage point change from last year.
42) Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.20%, which represents a- -0.1 percentage point change from last year.
41) Minnesota

In Minnesota, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.20%, which represents a 0.2 percentage point change from last year.
40) Wyoming

In Wyoming, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.30%, which represents a 0.3 percentage point change from last year.
39) Alabama

In Alabama, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.30%, which represents a 0.4 percentage point change from last year.
38) Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.30%, which represents a 0.4 percentage point change from last year.
37) Virginia

In Virginia, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.30%, which represents a 0.5 percentage point change from last year.
36) Tennessee

In Tennessee, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.50%, which represents a 0.3 percentage point change from last year.
35) Iowa

In Iowa, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.50%, which represents a 0.7 percentage point change from last year.
34) Maine

In Maine, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.50%, which represents a 0.7 percentage point change from last year.
33) Georgia

In Georgia, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.60%, which represents a 0.2 percentage point change from last year.
32) Idaho

In Idaho, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.70%, which represents a 0.1 percentage point change from last year.
31) North Carolina

In North Carolina, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.70%, which represents a 0.1 percentage point change from last year.
30) Arkansas

In Arkansas, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.70%, which represents a 0.3 percentage point change from last year.
29) Florida

In Florida, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.70%, which represents a 0.4 percentage point change from last year.
28) Connecticut

In Connecticut, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.70%, which represents a 0.6 percentage point change from last year.
27) West Virginia

In West Virginia, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.80%, which represents a -0.2 percentage point change from last year.
26) Kansas

In Kansas, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.80%, which represents a 0.4 percentage point change from last year.
25) Indiana

In Indiana, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.90%, which represents a- -0.1 percentage point change from last year.
24) Delaware

In Delaware, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.90%, which represents a 0.2 percentage point change from last year.
23) Missouri

In Missouri, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.90%, which represents a 0.2 percentage point change from last year.
22) Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.90%, which represents a 0.3 percentage point change from last year.
21) Mississippi

In Mississippi, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.00%, which represents a 1.2 percentage point change from last year.
20) Texas

In Texas, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.10%, which represents a 0.1 percentage point change from last year.
19) Arizona

In Arizona, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.10%, which represents a 0.7 percentage point change from last year.
18) New York

In New York, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.20%, which represents a 0.0 percentage point change from last year.
17) South Carolina

In South Carolina, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.20%, which represents a 0.3 percentage point change from last year.
16) New Mexico

In New Mexico, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.30%, which represents a 0.3 percentage point change from last year.
15) Washington state

In Washington state, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.40%, which represents a -0.2 percentage point change from last year.
14) Louisiana

In Louisiana, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.40%, which represents a 0.3 percentage point change from last year.
13) Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.60%, which represents a 0.7 percentage point change from last year.
12) Alaska

In Alaska, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.70%, which represents a 0.2 percentage point change from last year.
11) Oregon

In Oregon, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.70%, which represents a 0.6 percentage point change from last year.
10) Illinois

In Illinois, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.80%, which represents a -0.3 percentage point change from last year.
9) New Jersey

In New Jersey, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.80%, which represents a 0.3 percentage point change from last year.
8) Colorado

In Colorado, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.80%, which represents a 0.8 percentage point change from last year.
7) Ohio

In Ohio, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.90%, which represents a 0.7 percentage point change from last year.
6) Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the unemployment rate currently stands at 4.90%, which represents a 0.7 percentage point change from last year.
5) Kentucky

In Kentucky, the unemployment rate currently stands at 5.20%, which represents a 0.3 percentage point change from last year.
4) California

In California, the unemployment rate currently stands at 5.30%, which represents a 0.1 percentage point change from last year.
3) Michigan

In Michigan, the unemployment rate currently stands at 5.50%, which represents a 1.1 percentage point change from last year.
2) Nevada

In Nevada, the unemployment rate currently stands at 5.60%, which represents a 0.2 percentage point change from last year.
1) Washington, DC

In Washington, D.C., the unemployment rate currently stands at 5.80%, representing a 0.6 percentage point change from last year.
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Ed spent his childhood in the backwoods of Maine, where harsh winters taught him the value of survival skills. With a background in bushcraft and off-grid living, Ed has honed his expertise in fire-making, hunting, and wild foraging. He writes from personal experience, sharing practical tips and hands-on techniques to thrive in any outdoor environment. Whether it’s primitive camping or full-scale survival, Ed’s advice is grounded in real-life challenges.


































