diff --git a/src/components/forms/ComboBox/ComboBox.test.tsx b/src/components/forms/ComboBox/ComboBox.test.tsx
index 4902821ae9..1e7ace1ec6 100644
--- a/src/components/forms/ComboBox/ComboBox.test.tsx
+++ b/src/components/forms/ComboBox/ComboBox.test.tsx
@@ -170,12 +170,14 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
       )
 
       const firstItem = getByTestId('combo-box-option-list').children[0]
+      const inputEl = getByTestId('combo-box-input')
 
       userEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-toggle'))
 
       expect(firstItem).toBeVisible()
       expect(firstItem).not.toHaveFocus()
       expect(firstItem).toHaveClass('usa-combo-box__list-option--focused')
+      expect(inputEl).toHaveAttribute('aria-activedescendant', firstItem.id)
     })
 
     it('highlights the default value when opening the menu, when one exists', () => {
@@ -249,144 +251,148 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
     expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')).not.toBeVisible()
   })
 
-  it('renders select with custom props if passed in', () => {
-    const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ComboBox
-        id="favorite-fruit"
-        name="favorite-fruit"
-        options={fruitOptions}
-        onChange={jest.fn()}
-        selectProps={{ required: true, role: 'testing' }}
-      />
-    )
-    const comboBoxSelect = getByTestId('combo-box-select')
-    expect(comboBoxSelect).toHaveAttribute('required')
-    expect(comboBoxSelect).toHaveAttribute('role', 'testing')
-  })
+  describe('with custom props', () => {
+    it('renders select with custom props if passed in', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+          selectProps={{ required: true, role: 'testing' }}
+        />
+      )
+      const comboBoxSelect = getByTestId('combo-box-select')
+      expect(comboBoxSelect).toHaveAttribute('required')
+      expect(comboBoxSelect).toHaveAttribute('role', 'testing')
+    })
 
-  it('renders input with custom props if passed in', () => {
-    const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ComboBox
-        id="favorite-fruit"
-        name="favorite-fruit"
-        options={fruitOptions}
-        onChange={jest.fn()}
-        inputProps={{ required: true, type: 'url' }}
-      />
-    )
+    it('renders input with custom props if passed in', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+          inputProps={{ required: true, type: 'url' }}
+        />
+      )
 
-    const comboBoxInput = getByTestId('combo-box-input')
-    expect(comboBoxInput).toHaveAttribute('required')
-    expect(comboBoxInput).toHaveAttribute('type', 'url')
-  })
+      const comboBoxInput = getByTestId('combo-box-input')
+      expect(comboBoxInput).toHaveAttribute('required')
+      expect(comboBoxInput).toHaveAttribute('type', 'url')
+    })
 
-  it('allows a custom input onChange handler to be called', () => {
-    const mockOnInputChange = jest.fn()
+    it('allows a custom input onChange handler to be called', () => {
+      const mockOnInputChange = jest.fn()
 
-    const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ComboBox
-        id="favorite-fruit"
-        name="favorite-fruit"
-        options={fruitOptions}
-        onChange={jest.fn()}
-        inputProps={{ onChange: mockOnInputChange }}
-      />
-    )
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+          inputProps={{ onChange: mockOnInputChange }}
+        />
+      )
 
-    const input = getByTestId('combo-box-input')
-    userEvent.type(input, 'x')
-    expect(mockOnInputChange).toHaveBeenCalled()
-  })
+      const input = getByTestId('combo-box-input')
+      userEvent.type(input, 'x')
+      expect(mockOnInputChange).toHaveBeenCalled()
+    })
 
-  it('renders list with custom props if passed in', () => {
-    const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ComboBox
-        id="favorite-fruit"
-        name="favorite-fruit"
-        options={fruitOptions}
-        onChange={jest.fn()}
-        ulProps={{ 'aria-labelledby': 'test-label-id' }}
-      />
-    )
+    it('renders list with custom props if passed in', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+          ulProps={{ 'aria-labelledby': 'test-label-id' }}
+        />
+      )
 
-    const comboBoxOptionList = getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')
-    expect(comboBoxOptionList).toHaveAttribute(
-      'aria-labelledby',
-      'test-label-id'
-    )
+      const comboBoxOptionList = getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')
+      expect(comboBoxOptionList).toHaveAttribute(
+        'aria-labelledby',
+        'test-label-id'
+      )
+    })
   })
 
-  it('scrolls options list to the very top when the menu opens if nothing is selected', () => {
-    const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ComboBox
-        id="favorite-fruit"
-        name="favorite-fruit"
-        options={fruitOptions}
-        onChange={jest.fn()}
-      />
-    )
+  describe('scrolling to a focused option', () => {
+    it('scrolls options list to the very top when the menu opens if nothing is selected', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+        />
+      )
 
-    const listEl = getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')
-    jest.spyOn(listEl, 'offsetHeight', 'get').mockReturnValue(205)
-    listEl.scrollTop = 2000 // Scroll list 2000px down
+      const listEl = getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')
+      jest.spyOn(listEl, 'offsetHeight', 'get').mockReturnValue(205)
+      listEl.scrollTop = 2000 // Scroll list 2000px down
 
-    userEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-toggle'))
+      userEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-toggle'))
 
-    expect(listEl.scrollTop).toEqual(0)
-  })
+      expect(listEl.scrollTop).toEqual(0)
+    })
 
-  it('scrolls down to the selected option when the list is opened', () => {
-    const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ComboBox
-        id="favorite-fruit"
-        name="favorite-fruit"
-        options={fruitOptions}
-        onChange={jest.fn()}
-        defaultValue={'mango'}
-      />
-    )
+    it('scrolls down to the selected option when the list is opened', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+          defaultValue={'mango'}
+        />
+      )
 
-    const mango = getByTestId('combo-box-option-mango')
-    const listEl = getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')
+      const mango = getByTestId('combo-box-option-mango')
+      const listEl = getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')
 
-    jest.spyOn(mango, 'offsetTop', 'get').mockReturnValue(1365)
-    jest.spyOn(mango, 'offsetHeight', 'get').mockReturnValue(39)
-    jest.spyOn(listEl, 'offsetHeight', 'get').mockReturnValue(205)
-    listEl.scrollTop = 0 // Scroll list to the top
+      jest.spyOn(mango, 'offsetTop', 'get').mockReturnValue(1365)
+      jest.spyOn(mango, 'offsetHeight', 'get').mockReturnValue(39)
+      jest.spyOn(listEl, 'offsetHeight', 'get').mockReturnValue(205)
+      listEl.scrollTop = 0 // Scroll list to the top
 
-    userEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-toggle'))
-    expect(mango).toHaveClass(
-      'usa-combo-box__list-option--focused usa-combo-box__list-option--selected'
-    )
+      userEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-toggle'))
+      expect(mango).toHaveClass(
+        'usa-combo-box__list-option--focused usa-combo-box__list-option--selected'
+      )
 
-    expect(listEl.scrollTop).toEqual(1199)
-  })
+      expect(listEl.scrollTop).toEqual(1199)
+    })
 
-  it('scrolls up to the selected option when the list is opened', () => {
-    const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ComboBox
-        id="favorite-fruit"
-        name="favorite-fruit"
-        options={fruitOptions}
-        onChange={jest.fn()}
-        defaultValue={'mango'}
-      />
-    )
+    it('scrolls up to the selected option when the list is opened', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+          defaultValue={'mango'}
+        />
+      )
 
-    const mango = getByTestId('combo-box-option-mango')
-    const listEl = getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')
+      const mango = getByTestId('combo-box-option-mango')
+      const listEl = getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')
 
-    jest.spyOn(mango, 'offsetTop', 'get').mockReturnValue(1365)
-    jest.spyOn(mango, 'offsetHeight', 'get').mockReturnValue(39)
-    jest.spyOn(listEl, 'offsetHeight', 'get').mockReturnValue(205)
-    listEl.scrollTop = 2292 // Scroll list 2292px down
+      jest.spyOn(mango, 'offsetTop', 'get').mockReturnValue(1365)
+      jest.spyOn(mango, 'offsetHeight', 'get').mockReturnValue(39)
+      jest.spyOn(listEl, 'offsetHeight', 'get').mockReturnValue(205)
+      listEl.scrollTop = 2292 // Scroll list 2292px down
 
-    userEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-toggle'))
-    expect(mango).toHaveClass(
-      'usa-combo-box__list-option--focused usa-combo-box__list-option--selected'
-    )
+      userEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-toggle'))
+      expect(mango).toHaveClass(
+        'usa-combo-box__list-option--focused usa-combo-box__list-option--selected'
+      )
 
-    expect(listEl.scrollTop).toEqual(1365)
+      expect(listEl.scrollTop).toEqual(1365)
+    })
   })
 
   describe('filtering', () => {
@@ -749,6 +755,11 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
     fireEvent.blur(getByTestId('combo-box-input'))
 
     expect(getByTestId('combo-box-input')).toHaveValue('')
+    expect(getByTestId('combo-box-input')).toHaveAttribute(
+      'aria-activedescendant',
+      ''
+    )
+    expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')).not.toBeVisible()
   })
 
   describe('keyboard actions', () => {
@@ -942,7 +953,12 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
         key: 'ArrowDown',
       })
 
-      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-apricot')).toHaveFocus()
+      const focusedOption = getByTestId('combo-box-option-apricot')
+      expect(focusedOption).toHaveFocus()
+      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-input')).toHaveAttribute(
+        'aria-activedescendant',
+        focusedOption.id
+      )
     })
 
     it('focuses the previous option when up arrow is pressed', () => {
@@ -967,7 +983,38 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
         key: 'ArrowUp',
       })
 
-      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-apricot')).toHaveFocus()
+      const focusedOption = getByTestId('combo-box-option-apricot')
+      expect(focusedOption).toHaveFocus()
+      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-input')).toHaveAttribute(
+        'aria-activedescendant',
+        focusedOption.id
+      )
+    })
+
+    it('opens the menu and focuses on the selected option when down arrow is pressed in the input', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+          defaultValue="watermelon"
+        />
+      )
+
+      const comboBoxInput = getByTestId('combo-box-input')
+      userEvent.click(comboBoxInput)
+      fireEvent.keyDown(comboBoxInput, {
+        key: 'ArrowDown',
+      })
+
+      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')).toBeVisible()
+      const focusedOption = getByTestId('combo-box-option-watermelon')
+      expect(focusedOption).toHaveFocus()
+      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-input')).toHaveAttribute(
+        'aria-activedescendant',
+        focusedOption.id
+      )
     })
 
     it('opens the menu when down arrow is pressed in the input', () => {
@@ -987,7 +1034,12 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
       })
 
       expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')).toBeVisible()
-      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-apple')).toHaveFocus()
+      const focusedOption = getByTestId('combo-box-option-apple')
+      expect(focusedOption).toHaveFocus()
+      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-input')).toHaveAttribute(
+        'aria-activedescendant',
+        focusedOption.id
+      )
     })
 
     it('closes the menu when the first option is focused and arrow up is pressed', () => {
@@ -1011,6 +1063,7 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
 
       expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')).not.toBeVisible()
       expect(comboBoxInput).toHaveFocus()
+      expect(comboBoxInput).toHaveAttribute('aria-activedescendant', '')
     })
 
     it('does not change focus when last option is focused and down arrow is pressed', () => {
@@ -1090,7 +1143,7 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
       expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-mangosteen')).toHaveFocus()
     })
 
-    it('does not close menu when an option is selected and the first option is focused and up arrow is pressed', () => {
+    it('closes the menu when an option is selected and the first option is focused and up arrow is pressed', () => {
       const { getByTestId } = render(
         <ComboBox
           id="favorite-fruit"
@@ -1108,12 +1161,12 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
         key: 'ArrowUp',
       })
 
-      expect(appleOption).toHaveFocus()
+      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-input')).toHaveFocus()
       expect(getByTestId('combo-box-input')).toHaveAttribute(
         'aria-expanded',
-        'true'
+        'false'
       )
-      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')).toBeVisible()
+      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')).not.toBeVisible()
     })
 
     it('hides the clear button when typing in the input, but does not clear the selection', () => {
@@ -1202,7 +1255,8 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
       expect(comboBoxInput).toHaveValue('Apple')
     })
 
-    xit('focuses the input when an option is focused and shift-tab is pressed', () => {
+    // TODO
+    it.skip('focuses the input when an option is focused and shift-tab is pressed', () => {
       const { getByTestId } = render(
         <ComboBox
           id="favorite-fruit"
@@ -1280,6 +1334,7 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
       fireEvent.blur(input)
 
       expect(input).toHaveAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false')
+      expect(input).toHaveAttribute('aria-activedescendant', '')
       expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')).not.toBeVisible()
     })
 
@@ -1302,6 +1357,7 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
       fireEvent.blur(blackberryOption)
 
       expect(input).toHaveAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false')
+      expect(input).toHaveAttribute('aria-activedescendant', '')
       expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')).not.toBeVisible()
     })
 
@@ -1325,6 +1381,7 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
       fireEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-toggle'))
 
       expect(input).toHaveAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false')
+      expect(input).toHaveAttribute('aria-activedescendant', '')
       expect(optionList).not.toBeVisible()
     })
 
@@ -1424,6 +1481,7 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
 
       const yuzuOption = getByTestId('combo-box-option-yuzu')
       const blackberryOption = getByTestId('combo-box-option-blackberry')
+      const inputEl = getByTestId('combo-box-input')
 
       userEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-toggle'))
       userEvent.hover(blackberryOption)
@@ -1431,12 +1489,19 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
       expect(blackberryOption).toHaveClass(
         'usa-combo-box__list-option--focused'
       )
+      expect(blackberryOption).toHaveFocus()
+      expect(inputEl).toHaveAttribute(
+        'aria-activedescendant',
+        blackberryOption.id
+      )
 
       userEvent.hover(yuzuOption)
       expect(blackberryOption).not.toHaveClass(
         'usa-combo-box__list-option--focused'
       )
       expect(yuzuOption).toHaveClass('usa-combo-box__list-option--focused')
+      expect(yuzuOption).toHaveFocus()
+      expect(inputEl).toHaveAttribute('aria-activedescendant', yuzuOption.id)
     })
 
     it('clears focus when clicking outside of the component', () => {
@@ -1458,6 +1523,10 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
       userEvent.click(getByTestId('outside'))
 
       expect(getByTestId('combo-box-input')).not.toHaveFocus()
+      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-input')).toHaveAttribute(
+        'aria-activedescendant',
+        ''
+      )
     })
   })
 
@@ -1514,6 +1583,108 @@ describe('ComboBox component', () => {
       })
     })
 
+    it('updates the status text when the list is opened with options', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+        />
+      )
+
+      const status = screen.getByRole('status')
+
+      // open options list
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-input'))
+
+      expect(status).toHaveTextContent(
+        `${fruitOptions.length} results available.`
+      )
+    })
+
+    it('updates the status text when the list is opened with filtered options', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+        />
+      )
+
+      const status = screen.getByRole('status')
+
+      const input = getByTestId('combo-box-input')
+      userEvent.type(input, 'a')
+
+      expect(status).toHaveTextContent(`43 results available.`)
+    })
+
+    it('updates the status text when the list is opened with no options', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={[]}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+        />
+      )
+
+      const status = screen.getByRole('status')
+
+      // open options list
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-input'))
+
+      expect(status).toHaveTextContent(`No results.`)
+    })
+
+    it('updates the status text when the list is closed', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+        />
+      )
+
+      const status = screen.getByRole('status')
+
+      // open options list
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('combo-box-input'))
+
+      expect(status).toHaveTextContent(
+        `${fruitOptions.length} results available.`
+      )
+
+      fireEvent.blur(getByTestId('combo-box-input'))
+
+      expect(getByTestId('combo-box-option-list')).not.toBeVisible()
+      expect(status).toBeEmptyDOMElement()
+    })
+
+    it('updates the status text when an option is selected', () => {
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        <ComboBox
+          id="favorite-fruit"
+          name="favorite-fruit"
+          options={fruitOptions}
+          onChange={jest.fn()}
+        />
+      )
+
+      const status = screen.getByRole('status')
+
+      userEvent.type(getByTestId('combo-box-input'), 'Banana')
+
+      expect(status).toHaveTextContent(`1 result available.`)
+
+      userEvent.type(getByTestId('combo-box-input'), '{enter}')
+
+      expect(status).toBeEmptyDOMElement()
+    })
+
     it('allows the assistive hint to be customized', () => {
       const { getByTestId } = render(
         <ComboBox
diff --git a/src/components/forms/ComboBox/ComboBox.tsx b/src/components/forms/ComboBox/ComboBox.tsx
index fedfde062c..b8edbe015b 100644
--- a/src/components/forms/ComboBox/ComboBox.tsx
+++ b/src/components/forms/ComboBox/ComboBox.tsx
@@ -129,6 +129,7 @@ export const ComboBox = forwardRef(
       focusMode: FocusMode.None,
       filteredOptions: options,
       inputValue: defaultOption ? defaultOption.label : '',
+      statusText: '',
     }
 
     const [state, dispatch] = useComboBox(
@@ -302,9 +303,7 @@ export const ComboBox = forwardRef(
         dispatch({ type: ActionTypes.FOCUS_OPTION, option: firstOption })
       } else {
         const newIndex = currentIndex + change
-        if (newIndex < 0 && state.selectedOption) {
-          dispatch({ type: ActionTypes.FOCUS_OPTION, option: firstOption })
-        } else if (newIndex < 0) {
+        if (newIndex < 0) {
           dispatch({ type: ActionTypes.CLOSE_LIST })
         } else if (newIndex >= state.filteredOptions.length) {
           dispatch({ type: ActionTypes.FOCUS_OPTION, option: lastOption })
@@ -358,6 +357,12 @@ export const ComboBox = forwardRef(
     const listID = `${id}--list`
     const assistiveHintID = `${id}--assistiveHint`
 
+    const focusedItemIndex = state.focusedOption
+      ? state.filteredOptions.findIndex((i) => i === state.focusedOption)
+      : -1
+    const focusedItemId =
+      focusedItemIndex > -1 && `${listID}--option-${focusedItemIndex}`
+
     return (
       <div
         data-testid="combo-box"
@@ -398,6 +403,7 @@ export const ComboBox = forwardRef(
           aria-autocomplete="list"
           aria-describedby={assistiveHintID}
           aria-expanded={state.isOpen}
+          aria-activedescendant={(state.isOpen && focusedItemId) || ''}
           id={id}
           disabled={isDisabled}
         />
@@ -483,7 +489,9 @@ export const ComboBox = forwardRef(
           ) : null}
         </ul>
 
-        <div className="usa-combo-box__status usa-sr-only" role="status"></div>
+        <div className="usa-combo-box__status usa-sr-only" role="status">
+          {state.statusText}
+        </div>
         <span
           id={assistiveHintID}
           className="usa-sr-only"
diff --git a/src/components/forms/ComboBox/useComboBox.ts b/src/components/forms/ComboBox/useComboBox.ts
index c6b94240b1..7740b5be0f 100644
--- a/src/components/forms/ComboBox/useComboBox.ts
+++ b/src/components/forms/ComboBox/useComboBox.ts
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ export interface State {
   focusMode: FocusMode
   filteredOptions: ComboBoxOption[]
   inputValue: string
+  statusText: string
 }
 
 interface FilterResults {
@@ -98,6 +99,7 @@ export const useComboBox = (
           inputValue: action.option.label,
           filteredOptions: optionsList,
           focusedOption: action.option,
+          statusText: '',
         }
       case ActionTypes.UPDATE_FILTER: {
         const { closestMatch, optionsToDisplay } = getPotentialMatches(
@@ -109,6 +111,13 @@ export const useComboBox = (
           isOpen: true,
           filteredOptions: optionsToDisplay,
           inputValue: action.value,
+          statusText: `${optionsToDisplay.length} result${
+            optionsToDisplay.length > 1 ? 's' : ''
+          } available.`,
+        }
+
+        if (optionsToDisplay.length < 1) {
+          newState.statusText = 'No results.'
         }
 
         if (disableFiltering || !state.selectedOption) {
@@ -123,20 +132,29 @@ export const useComboBox = (
 
         return newState
       }
-      case ActionTypes.OPEN_LIST:
+      case ActionTypes.OPEN_LIST: {
+        const statusText = state.filteredOptions.length
+          ? `${state.filteredOptions.length} result${
+              state.filteredOptions.length > 1 ? 's' : ''
+            } available.`
+          : 'No results.'
+
         return {
           ...state,
           isOpen: true,
           focusMode: FocusMode.Input,
           focusedOption:
             state.selectedOption || state.focusedOption || optionsList[0],
+          statusText,
         }
+      }
       case ActionTypes.CLOSE_LIST: {
         const newState = {
           ...state,
           isOpen: false,
           focusMode: FocusMode.Input,
           focusedOption: undefined,
+          statusText: '',
         }
 
         if (state.filteredOptions.length === 0) {
@@ -151,13 +169,21 @@ export const useComboBox = (
         return newState
       }
 
-      case ActionTypes.FOCUS_OPTION:
+      case ActionTypes.FOCUS_OPTION: {
+        const statusText = state.filteredOptions.length
+          ? `${state.filteredOptions.length} result${
+              state.filteredOptions.length > 1 ? 's' : ''
+            } available.`
+          : 'No results.'
+
         return {
           ...state,
           isOpen: true,
           focusedOption: action.option,
           focusMode: FocusMode.Item,
+          statusText,
         }
+      }
       case ActionTypes.CLEAR:
         return {
           ...state,
@@ -167,6 +193,7 @@ export const useComboBox = (
           selectedOption: undefined,
           filteredOptions: optionsList,
           focusedOption: optionsList[0],
+          statusText: '',
         }
       case ActionTypes.BLUR: {
         const newState = {
@@ -174,6 +201,7 @@ export const useComboBox = (
           isOpen: false,
           focusMode: FocusMode.None,
           filteredOptions: optionsList,
+          statusText: '',
         }
 
         if (!state.selectedOption) {
@@ -195,6 +223,7 @@ export const useComboBox = (
           selectedOption: undefined,
           filteredOptions: optionsList,
           focusedOption: undefined,
+          statusText: '',
         }
       }
       default: