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US States Unemployment Ranking

Compare unemployment rates across all 50 US states plus DC using real FRED data.

Unemployment varies dramatically across US states, driven by differences in industry mix, population growth, and state-level policy. States like Utah and Nebraska consistently maintain low unemployment, while Mississippi and West Virginia face structural labor market challenges. This view lets you compare state unemployment rates side by side using monthly FRED data.

Key Data Points

Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Texas, West Virginia, California -- Unemployment (%)

Unemployment (%)

Florida

4.5%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

Illinois

4.9%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

Mississippi

3.6%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

New York

4.6%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

Ohio

4.3%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

Texas

4.3%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

West Virginia

4.6%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

California

5.4%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

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