States with Nuclear Power Plants

Nuclear power plays a significant role in the United States energy sector, accounting for approximately one-fifth of the country's annual electricity generation. Across the nation, there are around 48 active nuclear power plants that contribute to a substantial portion of the domestic energy requirements by harnessing the tremendous energy released from atom's core with nuclear fission.

Examining the data, significant patterns emerge, including:

• The state with the most nuclear reactors is Illinois, possessing a total of 11 reactors. It's also the third-largest producer of electricity from nuclear power, contributing to 54% of the state's electricity.
• Pennsylvania comes in second, housing 9 reactors, presenting an interesting scenario as it contributes 36% of the state's electricity, despite having more nuclear reactors than South Carolina.
• South Carolina, with its 7 reactors, generates a significant 56% of its total electricity from nuclear power, making it the second-largest nuclear power contributor, even with fewer reactors than Pennsylvania and Illinois.
• On the lower end of the spectrum, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Mississippi, Missouri, Washington, Nebraska, and Iowa solely host one reactor, indicating a limited reliance on nuclear power in these states.
• An interesting observation is New Hampshire, which, despite having only one reactor, produces a whopping 61% of its electricity from nuclear power, the highest nuclear electricity share among all states.

Topping the list, Illinois stands unrivaled when it comes to the number of nuclear reactors, hosting a whopping 11 reactors within its borders. The second state in line, Pennsylvania, is home to 9 nuclear reactors. Next, we have South Carolina, whose 7 nuclear reactors punch above their weight. Following the top three, we have  Alabama and North Carolina, each with 5 nuclear reactors. Rounding out the top ten, the states of Florida, Georgia, New York, Tennessee, and Virginia each have 4 nuclear reactors.

States with the Most Nuclear Reactors:

1. Illinois - 11
2. Pennsylvania - 9
3. South Carolina - 7
4. Alabama - 5
5. North Carolina - 5
6. Florida - 4
7. Georgia - 4
8. New York - 4
9. Tennessee - 4
10. Virginia - 4