Suicide Rates By State

Suicide Rate per 100k people

Suicide Rate per 100k people
1.New YorkNew York32.3
2.IndianaIndiana32
3.AlaskaAlaska30.8
4.OhioOhio25
5.DelawareDelaware23.2
6.ColoradoColorado22.8
7.MichiganMichigan22.1
8.WisconsinWisconsin21.5
9.PennsylvaniaPennsylvania20.8
10.New MexicoNew Mexico20.6
11.Rhode IslandRhode Island20.6
12.OklahomaOklahoma20.5
13.HawaiiHawaii20.3
14.MarylandMaryland20.1
15.NevadaNevada19.5
16.WashingtonWashington19.5
17.NebraskaNebraska19.5
18.KentuckyKentucky19.4
19.New HampshireNew Hampshire18.7
20.KansasKansas17.9
21.North DakotaNorth Dakota17.5
22.CaliforniaCalifornia17
23.TennesseeTennessee16.4
24.MaineMaine16.2
25.MontanaMontana15.8
26.UtahUtah15.3
27.MassachusettsMassachusetts15.3
28.MinnesotaMinnesota15.2
29.AlabamaAlabama15.1
30.New JerseyNew Jersey15.1
31.South CarolinaSouth Carolina15
32.West VirginiaWest Virginia14.8
33.LouisianaLouisiana14.6
34.MissouriMissouri14.3
35.IllinoisIllinois14.2
36.South DakotaSouth Dakota14
37.VermontVermont13.9
38.TexasTexas13.9
39.OregonOregon13.7
40.ArizonaArizona13.6
41.VirginiaVirginia13.2
42.ConnecticutConnecticut13.2
43.ArkansasArkansas11.1
44.GeorgiaGeorgia10.3
45.WyomingWyoming10.1
46.IdahoIdaho10
47.MississippiMississippi9.7
48.FloridaFlorida8
49.IowaIowa7.9
50.North CarolinaNorth Carolina7.1

Suicide Rates Across States

Suicide represents an unsettling subject, yet a critical one to address in our efforts to protect the overall well-being of those within our communities. This deeply complex issue can be influenced by various factors, including psychological disorders, life situations, financial struggles, among other circumstances which can potentially lead to a state of hopelessness. Prompted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC for short, comprehensive data regarding the suicide rates of each state in the US has been compiled, forming a crucial basis for this in-depth examination. By looking closely at the suicide rate per 100,000 people in each state, we aim to shed light on trends, regional differences, and more importantly, the pressing need for interventions nationwide. Key findings from the data include:

  • The suicide rate ranges significantly across U.S states, with New York reporting the highest figure of 32.3 per 100,000 people, and North Carolina noting the lowest rate of just 7.1 per 100,000 people.
  • Generally, states with higher populations like New York and Indiana exhibit more elevated suicide rates, possibly due to a higher prevalence of stressors related to urban living, such as densely-populated environments or economic pressure.
  • Conversely, more sparsely populated states, including North Carolina and Iowa, appear to have lower suicide rates. This may, in part, be due to closer-knit social connections in smaller communities potentially offering better emotional support.
  • Observably, states at both of these extremes show that suicide is a widespread issue that transcends geographical limitations, urging comprehensive nationwide efforts to prevent suicides.

States with the Highest Suicide Rates

Leading the pack is New York, with a suicide rate of 32.3 per 100,000 people. This underscores the reality that while New York is idolized as a dream destination, its occupants face a myriad of complex issues that may contribute to such a high suicide rate. Following closely is Indiana, with a slightly lower but still deeply concerning suicide rate of 32 per 100,000 people. Further west, Alaska makes it as the third state with a high suicide rate, posting a figure of 30.8 per 100,000 residents. Ohio comes in fourth with a suicide rate of 25 per 100,000 inhabitants. This is then followed by Delaware, which records a rate of 23.2. Colorado and Michigan also make it into the list with rates of 22.8 and 22.1 respectively. Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico conclude our list of top 10 states with high suicide rates, reporting figures of 21.5, 20.8, and 20.6 per 100,000 folks respectively. States with the Highest Suicide Rates (per 100K people):

  1. New York - 32.3
  2. Indiana - 32
  3. Alaska - 30.8
  4. Ohio - 25
  5. Delaware - 23.2
  6. Colorado - 22.8
  7. Michigan - 22.1
  8. Wisconsin - 21.5
  9. Pennsylvania - 20.8
  10. New Mexico - 20.6

By Region

Alabama

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Alabama

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

15.1

#29

Suicide Rate (2005)

11.5

#29

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

31.3%

#26

Alaska

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Alaska

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

30.8

#3

Suicide Rate (2005)

19.9

#2

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

54.8%

#18

Arizona

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Arizona

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

13.6

#40

Suicide Rate (2005)

16.4

#8

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-17.1%

#42

Arkansas

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Arkansas

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

11.1

#43

Suicide Rate (2005)

14.3

#13

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-22.4%

#43

California

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California

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

17

#22

Suicide Rate (2005)

9.1

#42

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

86.8%

#12

Colorado

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Colorado

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

22.8

#6

Suicide Rate (2005)

17.2

#6

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

32.6%

#25

Connecticut

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Connecticut

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

13.2

#42

Suicide Rate (2005)

8.1

#46

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

63.0%

#16

Delaware

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Delaware

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

23.2

#5

Suicide Rate (2005)

9.7

#41

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

139.2%

#7

Florida

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Florida

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

8

#48

Suicide Rate (2005)

12.5

#21

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-36.0%

#47

Georgia

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Georgia

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

10.3

#44

Suicide Rate (2005)

10.6

#39

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-2.8%

#39

Hawaii

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Hawaii

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

20.3

#13

Suicide Rate (2005)

8.2

#45

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

147.6%

#4

Idaho

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Idaho

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

10

#46

Suicide Rate (2005)

16.5

#7

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-39.4%

#49

Illinois

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Illinois

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

14.2

#35

Suicide Rate (2005)

8.6

#43

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

65.1%

#15

Indiana

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Indiana

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

32

#2

Suicide Rate (2005)

11.8

#26

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

171.2%

#3

Iowa

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Iowa

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

7.9

#49

Suicide Rate (2005)

11.2

#32

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-29.5%

#46

Kansas

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Kansas

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

17.9

#20

Suicide Rate (2005)

13.3

#17

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

34.6%

#23

Kentucky

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Kentucky

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

19.4

#18

Suicide Rate (2005)

13.4

#16

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

44.8%

#20

Louisiana

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Louisiana

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

14.6

#33

Suicide Rate (2005)

11

#35

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

32.7%

#24

Maine

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Maine

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

16.2

#24

Suicide Rate (2005)

12.4

#24

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

30.6%

#27

Maryland

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Maryland

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

20.1

#14

Suicide Rate (2005)

8.4

#44

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

139.3%

#6

Massachusetts

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Massachusetts

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

15.3

#27

Suicide Rate (2005)

7.2

#47

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

112.5%

#9

Michigan

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Michigan

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

22.1

#7

Suicide Rate (2005)

11

#36

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

100.9%

#10

Minnesota

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Minnesota

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

15.2

#28

Suicide Rate (2005)

10.5

#40

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

44.8%

#21

Mississippi

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Mississippi

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

9.7

#47

Suicide Rate (2005)

12.7

#20

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-23.6%

#44

Missouri

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Missouri

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

14.3

#34

Suicide Rate (2005)

12.5

#22

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

14.4%

#34

Montana

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Montana

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

15.8

#25

Suicide Rate (2005)

21.7

#1

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-27.2%

#45

Nebraska

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Nebraska

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

19.5

#17

Suicide Rate (2005)

10.9

#37

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

78.9%

#14

Nevada

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Nevada

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

19.5

#15

Suicide Rate (2005)

19.8

#3

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-1.5%

#38

New Hampshire

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New Hampshire

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

18.7

#19

Suicide Rate (2005)

12

#25

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

55.8%

#17

New Jersey

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New Jersey

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

15.1

#30

Suicide Rate (2005)

6.1

#49

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

147.5%

#5

New Mexico

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New Mexico

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

20.6

#10

Suicide Rate (2005)

17.8

#4

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

15.7%

#33

New York

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New York

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

32.3

#1

Suicide Rate (2005)

6

#50

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

438.3%

#1

North Carolina

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North Carolina

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

7.1

#50

Suicide Rate (2005)

11.5

#30

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-38.3%

#48

North Dakota

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North Dakota

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

17.5

#21

Suicide Rate (2005)

13.7

#15

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

27.7%

#28

Ohio

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Ohio

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

25

#4

Suicide Rate (2005)

11.5

#31

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

117.4%

#8

Oklahoma

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Oklahoma

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

20.5

#12

Suicide Rate (2005)

14.8

#12

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

38.5%

#22

Oregon

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Oregon

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

13.7

#39

Suicide Rate (2005)

14.9

#11

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-8.1%

#40

Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

20.8

#9

Suicide Rate (2005)

11.1

#34

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

87.4%

#11

Rhode Island

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Rhode Island

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

20.6

#11

Suicide Rate (2005)

6.3

#48

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

227.0%

#2

South Carolina

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South Carolina

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

15

#31

Suicide Rate (2005)

11.8

#27

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

27.1%

#30

South Dakota

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South Dakota

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

14

#36

Suicide Rate (2005)

15.4

#9

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-9.1%

#41

Tennessee

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Tennessee

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

16.4

#23

Suicide Rate (2005)

14

#14

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

17.1%

#32

Texas

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Texas

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

13.9

#38

Suicide Rate (2005)

10.9

#38

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

27.5%

#29

Utah

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Utah

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

15.3

#26

Suicide Rate (2005)

15.4

#10

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-0.6%

#37

Vermont

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Vermont

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

13.9

#37

Suicide Rate (2005)

12.5

#23

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

11.2%

#36

Virginia

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Virginia

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

13.2

#41

Suicide Rate (2005)

11.2

#33

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

17.9%

#31

Washington

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Washington

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

19.5

#16

Suicide Rate (2005)

12.8

#19

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

52.3%

#19

West Virginia

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West Virginia

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

14.8

#32

Suicide Rate (2005)

13.2

#18

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

12.1%

#35

Wisconsin

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Wisconsin

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

21.5

#8

Suicide Rate (2005)

11.6

#28

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

85.3%

#13

Wyoming

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Wyoming

Metric

Value

Rank

Suicide Rate (2021)

10.1

#45

Suicide Rate (2005)

17.3

#5

Change in Suicide rate (from 2005)

-41.6%

#50