Ohio Unemployment Rate 3.4 for
Ohio Unemployment Rate came in at 3.4 (Percent) for Jul 2026, down 5.56% from 3.6 the prior month and 24.44% below its level of 4.5 one year ago. The series has averaged 6.42 since 1976, reaching a record high of 16.5 in April 2020 and a record low of 3.4 in July 2026.
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⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 3.4 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3.6 |
| May 1, 2026 | 3.7 |
| April 1, 2026 | 3.9 |
| March 1, 2026 | 4.1 |
| February 1, 2026 | 4.2 |
| January 1, 2026 | 4.3 |
| December 1, 2025 | 4.4 |
| November 1, 2025 | 4.3 |
| September 1, 2025 | 4.3 |
| August 1, 2025 | 4.4 |
| July 1, 2025 | 4.5 |
| June 1, 2025 | 4.6 |
| May 1, 2025 | 4.7 |
| April 1, 2025 | 4.8 |
| March 1, 2025 | 4.8 |
| February 1, 2025 | 4.9 |
| January 1, 2025 | 4.8 |
| December 1, 2024 | 4.8 |
| November 1, 2024 | 4.7 |
⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2001 | 3.9 |
| February 1, 2001 | 3.9 |
| January 1, 2001 | 3.9 |
| December 1, 2000 | 3.9 |
| November 1, 2000 | 3.9 |
| October 1, 2000 | 4 |
| September 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| August 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| July 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| June 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| May 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| April 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| March 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| February 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| January 1, 2000 | 4.2 |
| December 1, 1999 | 4.2 |
| November 1, 1999 | 4.3 |
| October 1, 1999 | 4.3 |
| September 1, 1999 | 4.4 |
| August 1, 1999 | 4.4 |
About Ohio Unemployment Rate
What it measures
The BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program produces Ohio's unemployment rate, available on FRED under OHUR as a monthly, seasonally adjusted series. Ohio remains one of the country's major manufacturing states, with strength in auto parts and assembly, steel, and machinery, complemented by large healthcare systems in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.
Why it matters
Ohio's factory-heavy employment base makes its jobless rate a proxy for the US industrial cycle. Auto production schedules, capital goods orders, and supply chain conditions move hiring in the state quickly. Investors watching manufacturing-sensitive sectors and the broader Midwest economy use Ohio as an early check on goods-sector momentum.
How to read it
Read Ohio's rate against the national unemployment rate; underperformance typically points to manufacturing weakness rather than a service-sector problem. Auto plant retooling shutdowns can create temporary spikes, so confirm moves persist beyond a month or two. A falling rate with rising factory overtime is a classic sign of industrial recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Ohio Unemployment Rate?
Ohio Unemployment Rate is 3.4 (Percent) as of July 2026.
What is the all-time high and low of Ohio Unemployment Rate?
The highest value on record is 16.5 (April 2020) and the lowest is 3.4 (July 2026).
How often is Ohio Unemployment Rate updated?
Ohio Unemployment Rate is published on a monthly basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
Stats
| Last Value | 3.4 |
| Latest Period | Jul 2026 |
| Last Updated | August 26 2026, 04:14 |
| Value Previous Month | 3.6 |
| Change From Previous Month | -5.56% |
| Value 1 Year Ago | 4.5 |
| Change From Year Ago | -24.44% |
| Average Growth Rate | -1.70%/yr |
| Record High (Apr 2020) | 16.5 |
| Record Low (Jul 2026) | 3.4 |
| Long-Term Average | 6.42 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Adjustment | Seasonally Adjusted |
| Unit | Percent |
Annual Averages
| 2026 | 3.89 |
| 2025 | 4.59 |
| 2024 | 4.35 |
| 2023 | 3.67 |
| 2022 | 3.97 |
| 2021 | 5.26 |
| 2020 | 8.26 |
| 2019 | 4.12 |
| 2018 | 4.47 |
| 2017 | 4.93 |
| 2016 | 5.06 |
| 2015 | 4.96 |
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