Wyoming
| Rank | State | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTH DAKOTA | 2.8 |
| 2 | NEBRASKA | 3.6 |
| 2 | UTAH | 3.6 |
| 4 | SOUTH DAKOTA | 3.7 |
Which states have the highest and lowest unemployment benefits?
The lowest cost of living states that provide the most unemployment benefits are Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, West Virginia, South Dakota, and of course, Puerto Rico. The states and district that provide the least amount of unemployment benefits due to their higher cost of living are California, D.C., and Arizona.
Which is the lowest unemployment rate in the United States?
Vermont has the lowest unemployment rate in the US. Hawaii’s unemployment rate decreased from 3% in May 2019 to 2.7% in September 2019. The unemployment rate of the U.S. was 3.5% in September 2019. The unemployment rate refers to a percentage of the workforce that is unemployed.
Which is the worst state for unemployment benefits?
The bottom five states—California, Alaska, North Carolina, Arizona and Florida—have lower average weekly benefits relative to their cost of living. It’s important to note that some states have benefit periods that can fluctuate depending on their unemployment rate.
Where can I find the unemployment rate in each state?
The list of U.S. states and territories by unemployment rate compares the seasonally adjusted unemployment rates by state and territory, sortable by name, rate, and change. Data are provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its Geographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment publication.
What was the unemployment rate in April 2019?
Unemployment rates fell in 12 states and the District of Columbia in April, while they were unchanged in 38 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. The national jobless rate is 6.1%; 27 states had unemployment rates lower than the U.S. average, while 11 states and the District of Columbia had higher rates.
