Data: BLS LAUS Updated: May 2026 • National rate: 4.3%
Across 16 tracked locations in North Platte Area, the average unemployment rate stands at 3.2% as of May 2026. This is 1.1 pp below the national average of 4.3%.
Employment has softened this month: 11 locations recorded a month-over-month increase versus 3 that decreased. Arrows indicate change from previous month.
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| Unemployment Rates for Selected Locations in North Platte Area | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Current May 2026 |
Prev. Month |
6 Months Ago |
1 Year Ago |
| Arthur County, NE | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Chase County, NE | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Cherry County, NE | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Dundy County, NE | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Frontier County, NE | 3.5% | 3.0% | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Grant County, NE | 2.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Hayes County, NE | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Hitchcock County, NE | 3.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hooker County, NE | 5.1% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| Keith County, NE | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Lincoln County, NE | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Logan County, NE | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| McPherson County, NE | 4.7% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Perkins County, NE | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| Red Willow County, NE | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Thomas County, NE | 5.0% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
As of May 2026, the average unemployment rate across 16 tracked locations in North Platte Area is 3.2%. Individual locations range from 2.2% to 5.1%. Click any location on the map or table to explore sub-area data.
The three locations with the highest unemployment rates in North Platte Area as of May 2026 are: Hooker County (5.1%), Thomas County (5.0%), McPherson County (4.7%). These areas are highlighted in red/pink on the heat map.
The lowest unemployment rates in North Platte Area are found in: Dundy County (2.2%), Cherry County (2.4%), Perkins County (2.5%). These locations appear in blue on the heat map.
The U.S. national unemployment rate for May 2026 is 4.3%. This is 1.1 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.