Best Job Markets in Indiana
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Indiana based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Borden leads the ranking with a value of 0.2% and a population of 880.
The top three cities are Borden (0.2%), Kirklin (0.2%), and Montgomery (0.2%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Indiana.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Borden | 0.2% | 880 |
| #2 | Kirklin | 0.2% | 994 |
| #3 | Montgomery | 0.2% | 1,184 |
| #4 | Monroe | 0.3% | 629 |
| #5 | Ferdinand | 0.4% | 2,346 |
| #6 | French Lick | 0.4% | 1,790 |
| #7 | Lanesville | 0.4% | 871 |
| #8 | Ashley | 0.5% | 1,174 |
| #9 | Michigantown | 0.5% | 470 |
| #10 | Monroe City | 0.5% | 816 |
| #11 | Wheatland | 0.5% | 352 |
| #12 | Burnettsville | 0.6% | 352 |
| #13 | Georgetown | 0.6% | 3,789 |
| #14 | Huntertown | 0.6% | 10,984 |
| #15 | Putnamville | 0.6% | 2,126 |
| #16 | Burns Harbor | 0.7% | 2,198 |
| #17 | New Whiteland | 0.7% | 5,641 |
| #18 | Odon | 0.7% | 1,458 |
| #19 | Bristol | 0.8% | 1,903 |
| #20 | Chalmers | 0.8% | 518 |
| #21 | La Fontaine | 0.8% | 873 |
| #22 | Leesburg | 0.8% | 801 |
| #23 | Milford | 0.8% | 1,955 |
| #24 | Milroy | 0.8% | 629 |
| #25 | Stilesville | 0.8% | 267 |
| #26 | North Manchester | 0.9% | 4,904 |
| #27 | Oldenburg | 0.9% | 746 |
| #28 | St. Leon | 0.9% | 1,012 |
| #29 | Thorntown | 0.9% | 1,155 |
| #30 | Universal | 0.9% | 273 |
| #31 | Wilkinson | 0.9% | 427 |
| #32 | Haubstadt | 1.0% | 1,754 |
| #33 | Hillsboro | 1.0% | 643 |
| #34 | Shorewood Forest | 1.0% | 3,030 |
| #35 | Winona Lake | 1.0% | 5,073 |
| #36 | Zanesville | 1.0% | 573 |
| #37 | Edgewood | 1.1% | 2,101 |
| #38 | Hidden Valley | 1.1% | 5,625 |
| #39 | Hope | 1.1% | 1,988 |
| #40 | Milton | 1.1% | 345 |
| #41 | Morristown | 1.1% | 996 |
| #42 | Bright | 1.2% | 5,735 |
| #43 | Edwardsport | 1.2% | 357 |
| #44 | Matthews | 1.2% | 517 |
| #45 | Medora | 1.2% | 993 |
| #46 | New Amsterdam | 1.2% | 88 |
| #47 | Roachdale | 1.2% | 769 |
| #48 | Shelburn | 1.2% | 1,325 |
| #49 | Whitestown | 1.2% | 11,276 |
| #50 | Windfall City | 1.2% | 693 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Indiana?
Borden ranks #1 for best job markets in Indiana with a value of 0.2% and a population of 880.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Indiana?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Indiana. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Indiana compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Indiana's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.