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Agriculture

#36
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Number of Cattle Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
3.55M
#44
Corn Production Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
884M
#36
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Crime

#4
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Crime Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
1.97K
#21
Experienced Domestic Violence Rate (Women) Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
47.3%
#6
Missing Persons Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
2.49
#4
Federal Corruption Convictions Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
1.77
#47
Homicide Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
2.9
#10
Rape Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
50.3
#42
Recidivism Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
40%
#28
Number of Serial Killers Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
2
#21
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Demographics

#1
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Amish Population Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
90
#3
Asian Population Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
18.61K
#5
Average Male Height Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
5'10.7"
#50
Birth Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
65.6
#51
Black Population Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
29.11K
#5
Yearly Population Growth Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
1.52%
#46
LGBTQ Population Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
25K
#3
Hispanic Population Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
41.3K
#5
Homeless Population Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
1.3K
#4
Jewish Population Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
765
#1
Sex Ratio Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
1.02
#47
Mormon Population Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
11.60K
#7
Muslim Population Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
535
#5
Population Density Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
12.1
#5
Poverty Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
12.3%
#29
Population Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
931.03K
#5
Transgender Population Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
2,900
#4
Snap Recipients Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
75.4K
#5
White Alone Percent Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
80.50%
#40
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Economy

#5
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Outstanding Debt Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$7B
#5
Gross Domestic Product Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$75.4B
#5
Median Home Price Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$320K
#19
Median Household Income Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$37.3K
#20
Income per Capita Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$38.9K
#14
Poverty Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
12.3%
#29
Gross Domestic Product Per Capita Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$81K
#31
Max Unemployment Benefits Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$414
#17
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Education

#6
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Average IQ Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
102.8
#39
High School Completion Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
92.2%
#38
Literacy Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
93.0%
#46
Minimum MPRE Passing Score Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
85
#35
Public School Index Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
52.43
#26
Average Teacher Salary Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$56.3K
#6
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Geography

#34
Highest Rank

DATASETS

State Elevation Difference Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
6,279
#34
Highest Elevation Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
7,244
#36
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Health

#7
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Air Quality Index Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
37.0
#16
Number of Water Quality Violations Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
303
#8
Circumcision Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
77%
#36
HIV Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
2.1
#7
Life Expectancy Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
76.6
#28
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Legality

#N/A
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Age of Consent Question Mark
16
Brass Knuckles Legality Question Mark
Legal
Self Defense Law Question Mark
Stand Your Ground
Mutual Combat Legality Question Mark
Illegal
UCEA Law Adoption Question Mark
Yes
Open Carry Legality Question Mark
Allowed
Pet Fox Legality Question Mark
Illegal
Pet Monkey Legality Question Mark
Permit Required
Pet Raccoon Legality Question Mark
Legal
Radar Detector Legality Question Mark
Legal
Raw Milk Legality Question Mark
Prohibited
Stop and ID Laws Question Mark
No
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Military

#42
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Household Gun Ownership Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
55.30%
#42
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Miscellaneous

#3
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Broadband Internet Speed Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
81.36
#21
Guns per Capita Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
42.37
#46
Racism Index Score Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
37
#18
Racism Index Score Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
Average
#18
Redneck Index Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
24.3
#38
Pet Ownership Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
46%
#3
Average Radon Level Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
9.6
#48
Population Density Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
12.1
#5
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Politics

#4
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Cook Partisan Voter Index Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
R+16
#6
Conservative Ranking Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
72
#47
Liberal Ranking Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
28
#4
Cook Partisan Voter Index Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
R+16
#6
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Prices

#7
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Car Registration Fees Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$82
#39
Pack of Cigarettes Cost Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$9.57
#25
Cost of Living Index Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
92.2
#14
Average Gas Price Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$2.98
#20
Average Water Bill Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
$26
#7
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Rankings

#15
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Best States For Education
Ranked in U.S.
15th
#15
Best States To Live In
Ranked in U.S.
60.9
#41
Best States To Start A Business
Ranked in U.S.
59.9
#34
Best States for Couples
Ranked in U.S.
59.2
#36
Best States for Gen Z
Ranked in U.S.
60.5
#35
Friendliest States
Ranked in U.S.
#20
#31
Happiest States
Ranked in U.S.
57.6
#39
Healthiest States
Ranked in U.S.
69.0
#29
Most Dangerous States
Ranked in U.S.
72.4
#33
Quality Of Life By State
Ranked in U.S.
54.9
#33
Safest States
Ranked in U.S.
72.4
#33
Worst Drivers By State
Ranked in U.S.
52.9
#17
Worst States To Live In
Ranked in U.S.
60.9
#41
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Taxes

#14
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Sales Tax Rate Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
4.5%
#14
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Weather

#12
Highest Rank

DATASETS

Average Temperature Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
48.3°F
#12
Number of Sunny Days Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
104
#30
Frost Line Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
64
#45
Average Relative Humidity Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
66.4%
#14
Average Annual Sunlight Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
4,332 kJ/m²
#24
Average Annual Tornados Question Mark
Ranked in U.S.
36
#36
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