STATE DATA
Montana Economic Indicators
Live BLS unemployment data for Montana — 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
56
Counties with data
3.9%
County average
5.0 pts
Disparity (max - min)
Montana — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jan 2025
2.9%
Revised
Feb 2025
3.0%
Revised
Mar 2025
3.1%
Revised
Apr 2025
3.1%
Revised
May 2025
3.2%
Revised
Jun 2025
3.2%
Revised
Jul 2025
3.3%
Revised
Aug 2025
3.4%
Revised
Sep 2025
3.5%
Revised
Oct 2025
0.0%
Final
Nov 2025
3.6%
Revised
Dec 2025
3.6%
Revised
Highest Unemployment — Montana
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Lincoln County, MT | 7.2% |
| Sanders County, MT | 6.6% |
| Big Horn County, MT | 6.4% |
| Madison County, MT | 6.3% |
| Granite County, MT | 6.3% |
| Glacier County, MT | 5.9% |
| Petroleum County, MT | 5.7% |
| Mineral County, MT | 5.6% |
| Musselshell County, MT | 5.6% |
| Roosevelt County, MT | 4.9% |
Lowest Unemployment — Montana
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Powder River County, MT | 2.2% |
| Liberty County, MT | 2.3% |
| Carter County, MT | 2.4% |
| Fallon County, MT | 2.4% |
| Richland County, MT | 2.5% |
| Sweet Grass County, MT | 2.6% |
| Prairie County, MT | 2.6% |
| Daniels County, MT | 2.7% |
| Treasure County, MT | 2.8% |
| Sheridan County, MT | 2.8% |
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