BLS Open Data · April 2026
West Virginia Unemployment Rate by County
Statewide rate: 4.4% (April 2026)
Unemployment Rate in West Virginia and Neighbouring States
Unemployment Rate by County
How West Virginia Compares to Other States
Average county unemployment rate ranked against all states with BLS data.
Lower unemployment than 25% of states · 40th 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% |
| … 36 more … | ||
| 40 | West Virginia(you are here) | 4.6% |
| … 9 more … | ||
| 50 | California | 6.0% |
| 51 | Puerto Rico | 6.5% |
| 52 | Alaska | 7.1% |
Highest & Lowest Unemployment Rate by County
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McDowell County | 10.6% |
| 2 | Pocahontas County | 7.7% |
| 3 | Mingo County | 7.1% |
| 53 | Monongalia County | 3.3% |
| 54 | Pendleton County | 3.3% |
| 55 | Mason County | 3.2% |
Counties in West Virginia (55)
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Get started freeData from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS), public domain. Reference month: April 2026.