Ranking of Mississippi Cities By Unemployment Rate in August 2016
Updated on August 3, 2025.
According to data from the US BLS, for August 2016, among all Mississippi cities, Greenville had the highest unemployment rate (9.3%), followed by Pascagoula (8.8%), and Vicksburg (7.8%).
The chart below shows the top 17 cities and the table below shows the ranking of all Mississippi cities.
You can see similar information for other states and the ranking of all cities in the United States.
Related Topics: Mississippi BLS Topic List.
Data Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Ranking of Mississippi Cities By Unemployment Rate in August 2016
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| Rank | City | Unemployment Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | 9.3 |
| 2 | Pascagoula | 8.8 |
| 3 | Vicksburg | 7.8 |
| 4 | Columbus | 7.2 |
| 5 | Meridian | 6.9 |
| 6 | Hattiesburg | 6.3 |
| 7 | Jackson | 6.1 |
| 8 | Gulfport | 6 |
| 9 | Biloxi | 5.6 |
| 10 | Tupelo | 5.4 |
| 11 | Starkville | 5.2 |
| 12 | Horn Lake | 4.9 |
| 13 | Clinton | 4.7 |
| 14 | Southaven | 4.6 |
| 15 | Pearl | 3.9 |
| 16 | Madison | 3.7 |
| 16 | Olive Branch | 3.7 |