STATE DATA
Michigan Economic Indicators
Live BLS unemployment data for Michigan — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.
5.0%
Statewide rate
83
Counties with data
5.7%
County average
5.3 pts
Disparity (max - min)
Michigan — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jul 2025
4.9%
Revised
Aug 2025
4.9%
Revised
Sep 2025
4.9%
Revised
Oct 2025
0.0%
Final
Nov 2025
5.0%
Revised
Dec 2025
5.0%
Revised
Jan 2026
5.0%
Final
Feb 2026
5.0%
Final
Mar 2026
5.0%
Final
Apr 2026
5.0%
Final
May 2026
5.1%
Final
Jun 2026
5.0%
Preliminary
Highest Unemployment — Michigan
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Oscoda County, MI | 9.2% |
| Alcona County, MI | 8.1% |
| Ontonagon County, MI | 8.1% |
| Presque Isle County, MI | 8.0% |
| Alger County, MI | 8.0% |
| Luce County, MI | 7.7% |
| Keweenaw County, MI | 7.5% |
| Ogemaw County, MI | 7.4% |
| Iron County, MI | 7.3% |
| Montmorency County, MI | 7.2% |
Lowest Unemployment — Michigan
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Grand Traverse County, MI | 3.9% |
| Clinton County, MI | 4.1% |
| Ottawa County, MI | 4.2% |
| Allegan County, MI | 4.2% |
| Washtenaw County, MI | 4.3% |
| Livingston County, MI | 4.3% |
| Branch County, MI | 4.3% |
| Leelanau County, MI | 4.4% |
| Kent County, MI | 4.4% |
| Ionia County, MI | 4.5% |
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