Unemployment rates in the Huntsville area below state average

Big Spring Park Ben Johnson Hville Blast 16 — Huntsville has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

The unemployment rate in Alabama increased slightly from 2.7% in March to 2.8% in April. However, the state rate remains well below the national rate of 4.3%.

Huntsville’s unemployment rate for April was among the lowest in Alabama, sitting at 2.1%. Huntsville’s neighboring cities also posted low unemployment rates in April.

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Madison + Athens report lowest unemployment rates in area

Madison municipal elections — Madison reported a 2% unemployment rate in April. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

Here’s where unemployment rates stand in Huntsville and surrounding cities:

City	April 2026	March 2026	April 2025
Athens	2.0%	2.3%	2.1%
Decatur	2.3%	2.5%	2.1%
Florence	2.3%	2.8%	2.7%
Huntsville	2.1%	2.2%	2.1%
Madison	2.0%	2.1%	1.9%

Here’s a look at Madison County and nearby counties:

County	April 2026	March 2026	April 2025
Jackson	2.6%	3.1%	2.8%
Lauderdale	2.6%	2.8%	2.5%
Lawrence	2.2%	2.5%	2.2%
Limestone	2.1%	2.4%	2.1%
Madison	2.2%	2.4%	2.1%
Marshall	2.1%	2.4%	2.1%
Morgan	2.1%	2.4%	2.0%