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.
