US Idaho Unemployment Rate
US Idaho Unemployment Rate stood at 3.6% in Aug 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). It is one of the indicators in the Unemployment and labour force by state table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1976 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Unemployment and labour force by state table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West region | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | |
| Mountain division | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Idaho | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Understanding US Idaho Unemployment Rate
Calculate the proportion of jobless residents actively looking for work within the Gem State's workforce. This series measures local labor market conditions by tracking individuals without jobs who are available and searching, while intentionally excluding discouraged workers and those not currently participating in the labor force. It isolates Idaho's specific economic performance from national trends.
Examine these monthly statistics with attention to seasonal adjustments designed to smooth out predictable hiring shifts in agriculture and outdoor industries. Data points are subject to routine revisions as updated administrative records become available. To avoid misinterpreting short-term weather or holiday volatility, analysts emphasize comparisons with the same month in the previous year.