US States Ranked From Best To Worst, According To A Poll Of Americans

In a battle royale between the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Hawaii came out on top as the best state in the country. According to a YouGov poll, Americans declared it No. 1 after they had to select the "better" state out of two states shown to them.

It's clear from the survey that Americans prefer the great outdoors. Hawaii, with its beaches and tropical climate, claimed first place with a 69% win rate. It was followed by Colorado, known for its mountain peaks and ranges, which had a 65% win rate. Nevada, North Carolina, Florida, Arizona, New York, Georgia and Texas complete the top 10 best American states, indicating a varied interest in tourist destinations, warm weather and coastlines.

America's least favorite states include Arkansas, New Jersey, Mississippi and Alabama — states that also have low scores for income and access to healthcare. Washington DC came in last with a 35% win percentage, perhaps due to its association with politics and, with it, political divisiveness.

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