BLS Open Data · April 2026
Virginia Unemployment Rate by County
Statewide rate: 3.8% (April 2026)
Unemployment Rate in Virginia and Neighbouring States
Unemployment Rate by County
How Virginia Compares to Other States
Average county unemployment rate ranked against all states with BLS data.
Lower unemployment than 64% of states · 20th of 52
Lowest: North Dakota(2.4%)
Highest: Alaska(7.1%)
| # | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 1.9% |
| 2 | Iowa | 2.4% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 2.4% |
| … 16 more … | ||
| 20 | Virginia(you are here) | 3.6% |
| … 29 more … | ||
| 50 | California | 6.0% |
| 51 | Puerto Rico | 6.5% |
| 52 | Alaska | 7.1% |
Highest & Lowest Unemployment Rate by County
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia city | 7.3% |
| 2 | Buchanan County | 6.9% |
| 3 | Northumberland County | 6.3% |
| 131 | Greene County | 2.7% |
| 132 | Rockingham County | 2.7% |
| 133 | Bath County | 2.6% |
Counties in Virginia (133)
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Get started freeData from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS), public domain. Reference month: April 2026.