STATE DATA

Missouri Economic Indicators

Live BLS unemployment data for Missouri — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.

3.6%
Statewide rate
115
Counties with data
3.9%
County average
2.9 pts
Disparity (max - min)

Missouri — 12-Month Unemployment Trend

Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.

Jan 2026
3.9%
Final
Feb 2026
3.9%
Final
Feb 2026
3.9%
Final
Mar 2026
3.9%
Final
Mar 2026
3.9%
Final
Apr 2026
3.8%
Final
Apr 2026
3.8%
Final
May 2026
3.8%
Final
May 2026
3.8%
Final
Jun 2026
3.7%
Preliminary
Jun 2026
3.7%
Final
Jul 2026
3.6%
Preliminary

Highest Unemployment — Missouri

County Rate
Mississippi County, MO 5.8%
Pemiscot County, MO 5.7%
Ozark County, MO 5.5%
Dunklin County, MO 5.3%
Adair County, MO 5.2%
Hickory County, MO 5.1%
Butler County, MO 5.0%
Shannon County, MO 4.9%
New Madrid County, MO 4.8%
Iron County, MO 4.8%

Lowest Unemployment — Missouri

County Rate
Atchison County, MO 2.9%
Schuyler County, MO 2.9%
Worth County, MO 3.0%
Perry County, MO 3.0%
Ste. Genevieve County, MO 3.0%
Platte County, MO 3.1%
Daviess County, MO 3.1%
Osage County, MO 3.1%
Shelby County, MO 3.1%
Moniteau County, MO 3.2%

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