BLS Open Data · April 2026 (preliminary)
Unemployment Rate in Umatilla County, Oregon
The unemployment rate in Umatilla County, Oregon was 4.6% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Unemployment Rate in Umatilla County, Oregon and Neighbouring Counties
How does Umatilla County, Oregon compare?
Unemployment rate ranked against all counties in Oregon.
Lower unemployment than 67% of counties in Oregon · 13th of 36
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benton County | 3.5% |
| 2 | Hood River County | 3.6% |
| 3 | Morrow County | 3.7% |
| … 9 more … | ||
| 13 | Umatilla County(you are here) | 4.6% |
| … 20 more … | ||
| 34 | Wallowa County | 6.5% |
| 35 | Klamath County | 6.6% |
| 36 | Grant County | 7.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the unemployment rate in Umatilla County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Umatilla County, Oregon was 4.6% 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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