US Unemployment Rate in Bend, OR
US Unemployment Rate in Bend, OR stood at 4.7% 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 rate by metropolitan area table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Unemployment rate by metropolitan area table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | |||||||||||
| Bend, OR | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6 | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Corvallis, OR | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4 | 3.4 | 4 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4 |
Understanding US Unemployment Rate in Bend, OR
Track the share of the active workforce that is unemployed and searching for work inside the designated metropolitan area of Bend, OR, providing granular insight into local economic conditions distinct from broader statewide trends.
Analyze sequential monthly changes cautiously due to pronounced seasonal patterns, preferring year-on-year comparisons for accurate trend identification, and monitor scheduled revisions that periodically update past estimates.