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BLS Open Data · April 2026 (preliminary)

Unemployment Rate in Adams County, North Dakota

1.7%
unemployment rate · April 2026 (preliminary)

The unemployment rate in Adams County, North Dakota was 1.7% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.

Unemployment Rate in Adams County, North Dakota and Neighbouring Counties

Slope: 1.9%Hettinger: 2.2%PerkinsSioux: 2.6%HardingGrant: 2.2%Bowman: 1.5%Adams County: 1.7%1.9%2.2%2.6%2.2%1.5%1.7%

How does Adams County, North Dakota compare?

Unemployment rate ranked against all counties in North Dakota.

Lower unemployment than 91% of counties in North Dakota · 6th of 53

Lowest: Dickey County(1.1%)
Highest: McHenry County(4.1%)
#CountyValue
1Dickey County1.1%
2Golden Valley County1.2%
3Bowman County1.5%
… 2 more …
6Adams County(you are here)1.7%
… 44 more …
51McHenry County4.1%
52Sheridan County4.2%
53Rolette County4.5%

Frequently asked questions

What is the unemployment rate in Adams County, North Dakota?

The unemployment rate in Adams County, North Dakota was 1.7% 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.