All 50 STATES in AMERICA Ranked WORST to Best

Today we are ranking ALL 50 US states from the worst states to the best states. Everyone has their favorite state and a state they aren't too keen on.
We did this video about 3 years ago and thought it was time for an update.
So, let's Rank EVERY State in the United States from WORST to BEST!

In order to determine how States are ranked, we look at a few categories including their economy, cost of living, crime rates, healthcare, schools, and overall reputation.

The United States of America is today's subject.

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[WorldAccordingToBriggs]

I hope you guys enjoy this video. Let me know which ones you feel got a raw deal.

[olivermensinger]

Alright, let's do this.

0:40 #50: Lousiana
1:03 #49: Arkansas
1:47 #48: Mississippi
2:30 #47: Alabama
2:41 #46: Alaska
3:06 #45: New Mexico
3:28 #44: Oklahoma (at least y'all have a musical made about your state)
3:59 #43: West Virigina
4:27 #42: Michigan
4:56 #41: Nevada
5:14 #40: Kentucky
5:42 #39: Indiana
6:10 #38: Ohio
6:27 #37: New Jersey
6:57 #36: New York (at least a bunch of people make songs about y'a...oh wait, those are just about NYC)
7:30 #35 Missouri
7:43 #34: South Carolina
8:08 #33: Arizona
8:31 #32: California (I am sad that my home state dropped down the list, but the whole state is gonna burn down at some point, so...)
9:00 #31: Wyoming
9:11 #30: Illinois
9:24 #29: Rhode Island
9:53 #28: Montana
9:59 #27: Texas
10:33 #26: Maine
10:46 #25: Tennessee
11:00 #24: Kansas
11:12 #23: Hawaii
11:28 #22: Oregon
12:00 #21: Pennsylvania
12:17 #20: Delaware
12:45 #19: Connecticut
13:22 #18: Maryland
13:37 #17: Colorado
13:56 #16: Georgia
14:15 #15: North Dakota
14:41 #14: Iowa
14:55 #13: South Dakota
15:12 #12: North Carolina
15:34 #11: Vermont
16:02 #10: Florida
16:34 #9: Idaho
16:53 #8: Virigina (wasn't expecting that)
17:21 #7: Massachusets
17:40 #6: Wisconsin
18:10 #5: Nebraska
18:26 #4: Minnesota
18:54 #3: New Hampshire
19:20 #2: Utah
20:20 #1: Washington

[Spyler]

so we just gonna ignore the fact that this man ranked Maine third best state in 2019 and now its at 26? like did Maine got hit by an asteroid or what? wtf happened?

[dorian]

For the next time you "update" a list, it would be cool to see the rank changes. Not only show the new rank but also the old one. That would also allow viewers to see which states are improving a lot

[ETibbs]

I've lived in several states now, and their rankings are honestly not surprising. I lived the longest time in New Mexico, but I'm living in Utah currently. The differences are absolutely shocking. Let's just say I'm starting my own family in Utah for many reasons, even though some of my family and friends are still in New Mexico...

[TBIhope]

You know, I've lived in Michigan (#42) and Utah (#2), and they're not that different. My point is that if you're moving to anywhere in the US, it's not like a third-world country in one state and first-world in another state. The differences are slighter than people like to pretend.

[ericblankenburg]

I moved out of Washington State four years ago because Seattle has become overrun with lunatics on the city council and vagrants on the streets. The housing prices have become outrageous too. The oppressive clouds and constant rain are depressing as well.

[kennethbrownjr]

As someone who was born and raised in WA, I’m surprised it’s #1, it’s nice here but it isn’t that far off from being ridiculously expensive like California. It’s definitely a challenge for the younger adults to get something established on their own here. Also crime has been on the rise in certain areas. Not a bad list though.

[gigachadpotato]

NY: “They got jobs, they got good people”


The only time New York has been peaceful for 1 day was in 2012.

[thesilentowl]

Enjoyed this one quite a bit. In numerous videos you talk about how one or two cities can pull a whole state down. Would you please do a video about how, in the same state, two cities can be at opposite ends of the suckage scale? In this one you mentioned Grand Rapids and Detroit, but I am sure there are plenty others.

[atharvab.]

50) Louisiana
49) Arkansas
48) Mississippi
47) Alabama
46) Alaska
45) New Mexico
44) Oklahoma
43) West Virginia
42) Michigan
41) Nevada
40) Kentucky
39) Indiana
38) Ohio
37) New Jersey
36) New York
35) Missouri
34) South Carolina
33) Arizona
32) California
31) Wyoming
30) Illinois
29) Rhode Island
28) Montana
27) Texas
26) Maine
25) Tennessee
24) Kansas
23) Hawaii
22) Oregon
21) Pennsylvania
20) Delaware
19) Connecticut
18) Maryland
17) Colorado
16) Georgia
15) North Dakota
14) Iowa
13) South Dakota
12) North Carolina
11) Vermont
10) Florida
9) Idaho
8) Virginia
7) Massachusetts
6) Wisconsin
5) Nebraska
4) Minnesota
3) New Hampshire
2) Utah
1) Washington

[selfloathinggameing]

Kinda impressed my home state of Wisconsin was ranked so high, but you really hit the nail on the head with the state not having any major downfalls. The towns along the Michigan coast (minus admittedly Milwaukee) are an awesome place to move to right now, and the Mississippi River area has always been great.

[cowsonzambonis]

From Washington, and I was pleasantly surprised to find it topped the list! I love it’s temperate climate and beautiful nature!

[merrileeschulz]

Listening to this in early 2022, as a lifelong washingtonian, I greatly value the statistics and reports on your channel. That being said, the only other states I could ever imagine moving to thanks to your channel are maine, but also Montana or idaho. As someone who absolutely adores the chilliness and the temperamental but beautiful change in seasons, the Pacific northwest, even the lesser known treasure of Eastern Washington certainly have more than their market share of natural beauty combined with decent infrastructure, good history, and a generally friendly and welcoming population! I've been to many other states but I've never found one that is truly as all around satisfying as Washington. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful work, it is much appreciated!

[occonnerwilderness]

Top States n time stamp!
1. Washington 20:20
2. Utah 19:20
3. New Hampshire 18:54
4. Minnesota 18:26
5. Nebraska 18:10
6. Wisconsin 17:40
7. Massachusetts 17:21
8. Virginia 16:53
9. Idaho 16:33
10. Florida 16:02
11. Vermont 15:34
12. North Carolina 15:12
13. South Dakota 14:55
14. Iowa 14:41
15. North Dakota 14:15
16. Gorgia 13:55
17. Colorado 13:37
18. Maryland 13:20
19. Connecticut 12:45
20. Delaware 12:16
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24. Kanas 11:00
25. Tennessee 10:45

[mrsouthjersey]

As an "over the road" trucker, covering every state but Alaska and Hawaii, I've seen some truly remarkable and amazing things.

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Mexican border and just about everything in between.

I don't think a lot of Americans realize just how expansive, grand and beautiful this country really is.
From the laid back, cool beaches to the majesty of the mountains. From the natural beauty of forests to the calmness of waterfalls, rivers, lakes and streams.

Personally, in my opinion,
driving Route 12 from Mt Saint Helen's to Yakima Washington, is the most beautiful place I've ever seen in America.
I was blown away, it's stunning.
Knocked Tennessee to #2 on my list of most beautiful states.

Each state truly has something remarkable to bring to the table.
Even my home state of New Jersey is beautiful.
And if you disagree, you'll make great fertilizer, I'll bury your ass in the Pinelands.
Furgeddaboutit.

[Maclyn]

I'm so sorry you're going through this 😔

I love your videos, they have been so insightful, and have helped me understand everything thst goes into some people's appearance and you always do it with the upmost respect 🥰

You're such a doll, and I love how you bring things to light when celebrities attempt to live in denial.

[MrJames]

As a North Carolinian, I agree. The state is always near the top 10, but never quite in it. Although, this may change in the years to come, as more people are moving in, and the metros still have yet to branch out.

[elliotearles]

Have you ever considered including US territories on lists like these? It would be pretty interesting to see

[colingillespie]

I grew up in Washington and have lived the last six years in Utah. I've also lived in and visited pretty much every other state and I have to say Utah and Washington certainly deserve their top place on this list.