Kentucky Unemployment Rate 4.7 for
Kentucky Unemployment Rate came in at 4.7 (Percent) for Jul 2026, unchanged from 4.7 the prior month and 2.17% above its level of 4.6 one year ago. The series has averaged 6.4 since 1976, reaching a record high of 16.7 in April 2020 and a record low of 4 in July 2022.
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⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 4.7 |
| June 1, 2026 | 4.7 |
| May 1, 2026 | 4.5 |
| April 1, 2026 | 4.3 |
| March 1, 2026 | 4.2 |
| February 1, 2026 | 4.2 |
| January 1, 2026 | 4.3 |
| December 1, 2025 | 4.4 |
| November 1, 2025 | 4.4 |
| September 1, 2025 | 4.5 |
| August 1, 2025 | 4.5 |
| July 1, 2025 | 4.6 |
| June 1, 2025 | 4.6 |
| May 1, 2025 | 4.7 |
| April 1, 2025 | 4.7 |
| March 1, 2025 | 4.7 |
| February 1, 2025 | 4.8 |
| January 1, 2025 | 4.8 |
| December 1, 2024 | 4.9 |
| November 1, 2024 | 4.9 |
⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2001 | 4.7 |
| February 1, 2001 | 4.6 |
| January 1, 2001 | 4.5 |
| December 1, 2000 | 4.4 |
| November 1, 2000 | 4.3 |
| October 1, 2000 | 4.3 |
| September 1, 2000 | 4.2 |
| August 1, 2000 | 4.2 |
| July 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| June 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| May 1, 2000 | 4 |
| April 1, 2000 | 4 |
| March 1, 2000 | 4 |
| February 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| January 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| December 1, 1999 | 4.2 |
| November 1, 1999 | 4.3 |
| October 1, 1999 | 4.4 |
| September 1, 1999 | 4.5 |
| August 1, 1999 | 4.5 |
About Kentucky Unemployment Rate
What it measures
FRED series KYUR holds Kentucky's unemployment rate, a seasonally adjusted monthly estimate from the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program. Kentucky's economy features major Toyota and Ford assembly operations, the UPS Worldport global air freight hub in Louisville, a growing EV battery manufacturing corridor, and the world's dominant bourbon industry.
Why it matters
Kentucky pairs auto manufacturing exposure with a direct line into national parcel and e-commerce volumes through Louisville's air hub. That combination makes its labor market sensitive to both consumer durables demand and online retail activity. Large battery plant investments add a forward-looking test of the EV supply chain buildout in the region.
How to read it
Read the rate alongside the national unemployment rate to isolate state-specific moves. Auto plant changeovers and logistics seasonality create short-lived swings, so extend the observation window to several months. Divergence from national trends during stable auto production would suggest freight-side weakness, an angle worth confirming with parcel volume data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Kentucky Unemployment Rate?
Kentucky Unemployment Rate is 4.7 (Percent) as of July 2026.
What is the all-time high and low of Kentucky Unemployment Rate?
The highest value on record is 16.7 (April 2020) and the lowest is 4 (July 2022).
How often is Kentucky Unemployment Rate updated?
Kentucky Unemployment Rate is published on a monthly basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
Stats
| Last Value | 4.7 |
| Latest Period | Jul 2026 |
| Last Updated | August 26 2026, 04:13 |
| Value Previous Month | 4.7 |
| Change From Previous Month | 0.00% |
| Value 1 Year Ago | 4.6 |
| Change From Year Ago | 2.17% |
| Average Growth Rate | -0.35%/yr |
| Record High (Apr 2020) | 16.7 |
| Record Low (Jul 2022) | 4 |
| Long-Term Average | 6.4 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Adjustment | Seasonally Adjusted |
| Unit | Percent |
Annual Averages
| 2026 | 4.41 |
| 2025 | 4.61 |
| 2024 | 4.82 |
| 2023 | 4.25 |
| 2022 | 4.04 |
| 2021 | 4.46 |
| 2020 | 6.45 |
| 2019 | 4.08 |
| 2018 | 4.2 |
| 2017 | 4.75 |
| 2016 | 5.08 |
| 2015 | 5.25 |
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