STATE DATA
California Economic Indicators
Live BLS unemployment data for California — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.
5.1%
Statewide rate
58
Counties with data
5.9%
County average
14.0 pts
Disparity (max - min)
California — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jan 2026
5.4%
Final
Feb 2026
5.4%
Final
Feb 2026
5.4%
Final
Mar 2026
5.3%
Final
Mar 2026
5.3%
Final
Apr 2026
5.3%
Final
Apr 2026
5.3%
Final
May 2026
5.3%
Final
May 2026
5.3%
Final
Jun 2026
5.2%
Preliminary
Jun 2026
5.2%
Final
Jul 2026
5.1%
Preliminary
Highest Unemployment — California
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Imperial County, CA | 17.6% |
| Colusa County, CA | 11.1% |
| Tulare County, CA | 10.1% |
| Alpine County, CA | 9.8% |
| Merced County, CA | 9.2% |
| Kern County, CA | 8.8% |
| Kings County, CA | 8.5% |
| Sutter County, CA | 8.0% |
| Fresno County, CA | 7.7% |
| Madera County, CA | 7.4% |
Lowest Unemployment — California
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| San Mateo County, CA | 3.6% |
| San Francisco County, CA | 3.7% |
| Mono County, CA | 4.0% |
| Marin County, CA | 4.0% |
| Napa County, CA | 4.0% |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 4.0% |
| Sierra County, CA | 4.1% |
| Orange County, CA | 4.1% |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | 4.2% |
| Sonoma County, CA | 4.2% |
Drill Into California by Industry
Combine California's economic context with industry-specific marketing strategy. 36 dashboards, one per industry vertical:
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Landscape Companies
in California
General Contractors
in California
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Retail Stores
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Fitness Studios
in California
Pet Service Businesses
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Beauty Salons
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Food Trucks
in California
Oil & Gas Companies
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Insurance Agencies
in California
Ecommerce Brands
in California
Financial Advisors
in California
Nonprofits
in California
Churches
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SaaS Companies
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Home Service Businesses
in California
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Farms
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Veterans Organizations
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Private Schools
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AI Startups
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