June 2025 data shows economic wins, yet growing disparities demand attention.
In June 2025, 18 states posted unemployment rates below the national average of 4.1%, led by South Dakota’s stellar 1.8%, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
While this reflects pockets of economic strength, the picture darkens elsewhere: 19 states and the District of Columbia, with its high of 5.9%, saw jobless rates climb from June 2024, Mississippi worst at a 1.1-point surge.
Only four states, like Indiana (-0.6 points), saw declines.
The 18 states’ success, driven by stable rural economies, is notable, but rising unemployment in nearly 40% of states signals uneven recovery.
Urban centers like D.C. and California (5.4%) face persistent job market woes, deepening economic divides.
Policymakers must address these gaps to ensure broader stability.
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