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BLS Open Data · April 2026 (preliminary)

Unemployment Rate in Butts County, Georgia

3.1%
unemployment rate · April 2026 (preliminary)

The unemployment rate in Butts County, Georgia was 3.1% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.

Unemployment Rate in Butts County, Georgia and Neighbouring Counties

Butts County: 3.1%Lamar: 3.5%Newton: 3.4%Henry: 3.3%Monroe: 2.7%Jasper: 2.8%Spalding: 3.3%3.1%3.5%3.4%3.3%2.7%2.8%3.3%

How does Butts County, Georgia compare?

Unemployment rate ranked against all counties in Georgia.

Lower unemployment than 41% of counties in Georgia · 95th of 159

Lowest: Oconee County(2.1%)
Highest: Clay County(5.4%)
#CountyValue
1Oconee County2.1%
2Bryan County2.2%
2Morgan County2.2%
… 91 more …
95Butts County(you are here)3.1%
… 61 more …
157Clay County5.4%
158Quitman County6.4%
159Chattahoochee County6.8%

More data for Butts County, Georgia

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Nearby counties

HenryJasperLamarMonroeNewtonSpalding

Frequently asked questions

What is the unemployment rate in Butts County, Georgia?

The unemployment rate in Butts County, Georgia was 3.1% as of April 2026 (preliminary), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program.

Why does the local unemployment rate matter for renters and landlords?

Jobs pay the rent, so the local unemployment rate is a quick read on how a rental market is doing. When it stays low, tenants tend to pay on time and renew. When it climbs, demand can soften and more units turn over. Property managers usually look at it next to rent and income figures when they price units and screen applicants.

How often is the unemployment rate updated?

BLS publishes new county and state unemployment estimates monthly, roughly three weeks after the reference month. This page shows the latest available month (April 2026). Recent months are often marked preliminary and revised the following release.

Where does this unemployment data come from?

The figures come from the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program, the official source for sub-state unemployment rates. The data is public domain.

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Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS), public domain. Reference month: April 2026.