NAPA COUNTY — October 26, 2026. In California’s latest published county labor market update, Napa County recorded a 4.2% unemployment rate for September 2026. The Employment Development Department estimates a civilian labor force of 74,300, including 71,200 employed and 3,100 unemployed residents. Counts are statistical estimates and may be rounded.

Comparing Napa County with California

The county rate is 0.9 percentage points below the comparable California average of 5.1%. Both figures in this comparison are not seasonally adjusted; readers should not mix them with a separate seasonally adjusted statewide figure or interpret them as the number of unemployment benefits paid.

The number is an important benchmark but cannot by itself explain why workers in different communities experience different prospects. Industry-specific data and direct reporting would be required to draw that conclusion.

What this means for residents looking for work

The data describe September, not new layoffs announced today. EDD released the figures on October 16 and schedules October labor figures for November 20. This is not a live list of companies hiring. For current vacancies and career services, residents can use CalJOBS or EDD’s official employment and training services.

Source: Employment Development Department, September 2026 labor force by county, released October 16, 2026. California58 reports this as a countywide estimate and does not assume each city or unincorporated community has the same jobless rate.

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