Do you consider yourself to be friendly? According to new research, nearly eight in 10 Americans do. But some parts of the country are known for being friendlier than others, and a new study ranks which states are the friendliest.
- Researchers surveyed more than 2-thousand adults from all over the U.S. on factors like volunteering, charitable giving, talking with neighbors, kindness in everyday interactions and road rage incidents. After analyzing the data, each state was given a “Friendliness Score” from one to 10.
- So, what is the friendliest state overall? Minnesota tops the list, thanks to its high volunteering rates and strong sense of community, as more than half (57%) of residents give to charity, and 77% regularly talk with their neighbors.
- Montana and Vermont tie for second. While Montana ranks especially high for charitable giving, it also has the highest road rage score.
- On the flip side, the least friendly state is New Mexico, with a score of just 4.69. It has one of the highest rates of road rage in the country and low scores for charitable giving.
The Friendliest States in the U.S.
- Minnesota
- Montana & Vermont (tie)
- Utah
- Nebraska
- Delaware
- Oregon
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Wyoming
The Least Friendly States in the U.S.
- New Mexico
- Louisiana
- Florida
- Nevada
- Texas
- California
- Hawaii
- North Carolina
- Oklahoma
- West Virginia
Source: NY Post