Indiana Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly In May

The state's jobless rate remains below the national rate.

Shutterstock photo.

(INDIANAPOLIS) – Indiana’s unemployment rate saw a slight increase in May.

According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state’s jobless rate stands at 4.0 percent for May, up from 3.9 percent a month prior.

The state unemployment rate remains below the national average of 5.8 percent.

Indiana’s total labor force stands at 3.34 million, and the state’s 63.2 percent labor force participation rate remains above the national rate of 61.6 percent.

Among neighboring states, Kentucky had an unemployment rate of 4.5 in May, followed by Ohio at 5.0 percent.

May unemployment data for Indiana counties will be available Thursday, June 24 at noon.

May 2021 Midwest Unemployment Rates

More from Local News

Events

Young Innovators Summit Ignites Future Careers for 130 Local High School Students

Genesis: Pathways to Success hosted the event at the Lawrenceburg Event Center.

Tutoring Grants Now Available for Indiana Students and Families

Eligible families can access $1,000 grants, focused on English/language arts and math.

Local Sports Report - November 12, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

South Dearborn's Hamlett Commits to USI

D-1 baseball is on the horizon.

Local Sports Report - November 11, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Keith Urban - Brown Eyes Baby

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 0:02
Wade Hayes Old Enough To Know Better 23:59
Tanya Tucker Love Me Like You Used To 23:55
Brett Eldredge Good Day 23:52