Data: BLS LAUS Updated: May 2026 • National rate: 4.3%
Across 20 tracked locations in Lubbock Area, the average unemployment rate stands at 4% as of May 2026. This is 0.3 pp below the national average of 4.3%.
Employment is broadly improving: 8 locations recorded a month-over-month decrease versus 5 that increased. Arrows indicate change from previous month.
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| Unemployment Rates for Selected Locations in Lubbock Area | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Current May 2026 |
Prev. Month |
6 Months Ago |
1 Year Ago |
| Bailey County, TX | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Borden County, TX | 3.0% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Cochran County, TX | 3.7% | 3.5% | 4.4% | 4.0% |
| Crosby County, TX | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| Dawson County, TX | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Dickens County, TX | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Floyd County, TX | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Gaines County, TX | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Garza County, TX | 5.0% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hale County, TX | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.1% |
| Hockley County, TX | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| Kent County, TX | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Lamb County, TX | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| Lubbock, TX | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.3% |
| Lubbock County, TX | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.3% |
| Lynn County, TX | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Motley County, TX | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Scurry County, TX | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Terry County, TX | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.0% |
| Yoakum County, TX | 4.4% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
As of May 2026, the average unemployment rate across 20 tracked locations in Lubbock Area is 4%. Individual locations range from 3.0% to 5.0%. Click any location on the map or table to explore sub-area data.
The three locations with the highest unemployment rates in Lubbock Area as of May 2026 are: Garza County (5.0%), Hale County (4.7%), Motley County (4.5%). These areas are highlighted in red/pink on the heat map.
The lowest unemployment rates in Lubbock Area are found in: Borden County (3.0%), Gaines County (3.2%), Dickens County (3.5%). These locations appear in blue on the heat map.
The U.S. national unemployment rate for May 2026 is 4.3%. This is 0.3 pp below the national average of 4.3%.
Local area unemployment data is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program, typically 3–4 weeks after the end of the reference month. This page reflects data released for May 2026. Figures may be subject to revision in subsequent releases.
Unemployment data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program, part of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Data is subject to revision. Figures reflect not seasonally adjusted rates unless otherwise noted. ZipDataMaps.com is an independent publisher and is not affiliated with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.