Best Job Markets in Ohio
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Ohio 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. Northwood leads the ranking with a value of 0.1% and a population of 5,195.
The top three cities are Northwood (0.1%), Landen (0.2%), and Sharon Center (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 Ohio.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Northwood | 0.1% | 5,195 |
| #2 | Landen | 0.2% | 8,041 |
| #3 | Sharon Center | 0.2% | 1,237 |
| #4 | Bratenahl | 0.3% | 1,433 |
| #5 | St. Henry | 0.3% | 2,812 |
| #6 | Beloit | 0.4% | 995 |
| #7 | Osgood | 0.4% | 418 |
| #8 | Coldwater | 0.5% | 4,387 |
| #9 | Covedale | 0.5% | 6,306 |
| #10 | Beechwood Trails | 0.6% | 2,765 |
| #11 | Bellbrook | 0.6% | 7,344 |
| #12 | Grover Hill | 0.6% | 472 |
| #13 | Jacksonville | 0.6% | 343 |
| #14 | Mount Carmel | 0.6% | 4,611 |
| #15 | Pitsburg | 0.6% | 320 |
| #16 | Seaman | 0.6% | 1,072 |
| #17 | Bolindale | 0.7% | 1,652 |
| #18 | Brimfield | 0.7% | 3,144 |
| #19 | Castalia | 0.7% | 1,348 |
| #20 | The Village of Indian Hill | 0.7% | 6,048 |
| #21 | Versailles | 0.7% | 2,934 |
| #22 | Butler | 0.8% | 1,359 |
| #23 | Dupont | 0.8% | 314 |
| #24 | Nashville | 0.8% | 374 |
| #25 | Pomeroy | 0.8% | 1,732 |
| #26 | Ridgeway | 0.8% | 251 |
| #27 | Risingsun | 0.8% | 576 |
| #28 | Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County), Ohio | 0.8% | 3,640 |
| #29 | Bolivar | 0.9% | 949 |
| #30 | Burlington | 0.9% | 2,517 |
| #31 | Custar | 0.9% | 219 |
| #32 | Glandorf | 0.9% | 1,161 |
| #33 | Lake Lakengren | 0.9% | 3,404 |
| #34 | Ney | 0.9% | 345 |
| #35 | Pleasant Run Farm | 0.9% | 4,390 |
| #36 | Proctorville | 0.9% | 560 |
| #37 | St. Clairsville | 0.9% | 5,043 |
| #38 | Zaleski | 0.9% | 392 |
| #39 | Arcadia | 1.0% | 650 |
| #40 | Choctaw Lake | 1.0% | 2,145 |
| #41 | Hills and Dales | 1.0% | 242 |
| #42 | Kipton | 1.0% | 237 |
| #43 | Lyons | 1.0% | 769 |
| #44 | Marblehead | 1.0% | 957 |
| #45 | Richfield | 1.0% | 3,711 |
| #46 | Roswell | 1.0% | 251 |
| #47 | Wilkesville | 1.0% | 164 |
| #48 | Apple Valley | 1.1% | 5,125 |
| #49 | Casstown | 1.1% | 316 |
| #50 | Darbyville | 1.1% | 240 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Ohio?
Northwood ranks #1 for best job markets in Ohio with a value of 0.1% and a population of 5,195.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Ohio?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Ohio. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Ohio compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Ohio'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.