US Unemployment Rate By State
in October, 2013
Updated on January 26, 2025.
According to data from the US BLS, the unemployment rate of the US was 7.2% (sa) in October, 2013. Among all US states and DC, these 3 were among those with high unemployment rates: Nevada (9.5%), Rhode Island (9.4%), and Illinois (8.9%).
On the hand, the following three states were among those with low unemployment rates: North Dakota (2.8%), South Dakota (3.6%), and Nebraska (3.6%).
The chart and table below shows the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for each state.
Related Topics: US BLS Topic List.
Data Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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US Unemployment Rate By State
in October, 2013
<= 2%
2.1 - 4.0
4.1 - 6%
6 - 8%
Over 8%
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US Unemployment Rate By State
in October, 2013
State | Unemployment Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 9.5 |
| Rhode Island | 9.4 |
| Illinois | 8.9 |
| California | 8.6 |
| Michigan | 8.5 |
| Mississippi | 8.3 |
| District of Columbia | 8.2 |
| Georgia | 7.8 |
| Kentucky | 7.8 |
| New Jersey | 7.8 |
| Arizona | 7.6 |
| Connecticut | 7.6 |
| New York | 7.5 |
| Oregon | 7.3 |
| Tennessee | 7.3 |
| Alabama | 7.2 |
| Florida | 7.2 |
| Ohio | 7.2 |
| Alaska | 6.9 |
| Arkansas | 6.9 |
| Idaho | 6.9 |
| Indiana | 6.9 |
| New Mexico | 6.8 |
| Pennsylvania | 6.8 |
| South Carolina | 6.8 |
| United States | 7.2 |
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