The Best and Worst States for Jobs

The July unemployment again was only slightly up from the month prior at 8.3%, according to the most recent Regional and State Employment and Unemployment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The rate dropped just under a percentage point from what it was last year, with 44 states seeing a decrease in unemployment. That same number, though, saw unemployment increase over the past month, while four states saw no change at all.

Here’s a quick recap of which states specifically have the best and worst seasonally adjusted unemployment rates:

Worst States

• Nevada, 12.0 %
• Rhode Island, 10.8%
• California, 10.7%
• New Jersey, 9.8%
• North and South Carolina, 9.6%

Best States

•  North Dakota, 3.0%
• Nebraska, 4.0%
• South Dakota, 4.4%
• Oklahoma, 4.9%
• Vermont, 5.0%

-Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Editorial Assistant