RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,135
Lowest unemployment, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the lowest unemployment rate (2023 ACS). Garfield County, Montana leads at 0.0%. 3,135 counties qualify in total. Nebraska carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest unemployment rate?
Garfield County, Montana ranks #1 with 0.0% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by unemployment rate?
Garfield County, Montana, Keya Paha County, Nebraska, Wheeler County, Nebraska, Hand County, South Dakota, Stanley County, South Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,135 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is unemployment rate measured?
Share of the labor force that is unemployed. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).