Best Job Markets in Wisconsin
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Wisconsin 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. Alma leads the ranking with a value of 0.3% and a population of 792.
The top three cities are Alma (0.3%), Baldwin (0.3%), and Cuba City (0.3%). 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 Wisconsin.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alma | 0.3% | 792 |
| #2 | Baldwin | 0.3% | 4,313 |
| #3 | Cuba City | 0.3% | 2,094 |
| #4 | Elm Grove | 0.3% | 6,428 |
| #5 | Ettrick | 0.3% | 632 |
| #6 | Kewaunee | 0.3% | 2,824 |
| #7 | Mazomanie | 0.3% | 1,705 |
| #8 | Weyauwega | 0.3% | 1,760 |
| #9 | Cadott | 0.4% | 1,495 |
| #10 | Frederic | 0.4% | 1,148 |
| #11 | Hobart | 0.4% | 10,418 |
| #12 | Strum | 0.4% | 1,119 |
| #13 | Amherst Junction | 0.5% | 334 |
| #14 | Avoca | 0.5% | 467 |
| #15 | Blue River | 0.5% | 484 |
| #16 | Cottage Grove | 0.5% | 7,906 |
| #17 | Hazel Green | 0.5% | 1,070 |
| #18 | Lake Mills | 0.5% | 6,391 |
| #19 | North Freedom | 0.5% | 730 |
| #20 | Vesper | 0.5% | 482 |
| #21 | Crandon | 0.6% | 1,499 |
| #22 | Dane | 0.6% | 1,039 |
| #23 | Elroy | 0.6% | 1,529 |
| #24 | Fountain City | 0.6% | 747 |
| #25 | Fox Lake | 0.6% | 1,765 |
| #26 | Fox Point | 0.6% | 6,746 |
| #27 | Hatley | 0.6% | 593 |
| #28 | Kronenwetter | 0.6% | 8,420 |
| #29 | Neshkoro | 0.6% | 459 |
| #30 | North Prairie | 0.6% | 2,514 |
| #31 | Oakdale | 0.6% | 285 |
| #32 | Valders | 0.6% | 871 |
| #33 | Waterloo | 0.6% | 3,542 |
| #34 | Cleveland | 0.7% | 1,655 |
| #35 | Cross Plains | 0.7% | 4,059 |
| #36 | Hewitt | 0.7% | 791 |
| #37 | Lake Hallie | 0.7% | 7,245 |
| #38 | Nashotah | 0.7% | 1,272 |
| #39 | New Holstein | 0.7% | 3,104 |
| #40 | Nichols | 0.7% | 278 |
| #41 | Wind Point | 0.7% | 1,632 |
| #42 | Boyd | 0.8% | 537 |
| #43 | Deer Park | 0.8% | 210 |
| #44 | Doylestown | 0.8% | 195 |
| #45 | Milton | 0.8% | 5,685 |
| #46 | Oak Creek | 0.8% | 36,473 |
| #47 | Oxford | 0.8% | 500 |
| #48 | Polonia | 0.8% | 624 |
| #49 | Prairie Farm | 0.8% | 462 |
| #50 | Rockdale | 0.8% | 220 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Wisconsin?
Alma ranks #1 for best job markets in Wisconsin with a value of 0.3% and a population of 792.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Wisconsin?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Wisconsin. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Wisconsin compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Wisconsin'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.