THE CHEAPSKATE SOUTH

6 of the 10 states that have the lowest weekly unemployment MAXIMUM are in the South.
10 States With the Lowest Weekly Maximum Benefit
1. Mississippi

Unemployment rate: 7.2%
Weekly benefit maximum: $210
Average weekly benefit: $180.77
Benefits recipient rate: 25%

2. Alabama

Unemployment rate: 6.1%
Weekly benefit maximum: $235
Average weekly benefit: $194.54
Benefits recipient rate: 35%

3. Arizona

Unemployment rate: 6.3%
Weekly benefit maximum: $240
Average weekly benefit: $214.86
Benefits recipient rate: 29%

4. Louisiana

Unemployment rate: 5.3%
Weekly benefit maximum: $258
Average weekly benefit: $209.68
Benefits recipient rate: 28%

5. Tennessee

Unemployment rate: 6.9%
Weekly benefit maximum: $275
Average weekly benefit: $220.03
Benefits recipient rate: 28%

6. Florida

Unemployment rate: 7.3%
Weekly benefit maximum: $275
Average weekly benefit: $236.29
Benefits recipient rate: 32%

7. South Dakota

Unemployment rate: 3.4%
Weekly benefit maximum: $285
Average weekly benefit: $230.21
Benefits recipient rate: 18%

8. Nebraska

Unemployment rate: 3.7%
Weekly benefit maximum: $298
Average weekly benefit: $238.51
Benefits recipient rate: 32%

9. Alaska

Unemployment rate: 7.3%
Weekly benefit maximum: $248-$320
Average weekly benefit: $200.02
Benefits recipient rate: 48%

10. Missouri

Unemployment rate: 6.7%
Weekly benefit maximum: $320
Average weekly benefit: $242.68
Benefits recipient rate: 30%