Which state has the highest Men's Avg Height (in)?

Montana has the highest Men's Avg Height (in) in 2017, at 70.7 in, followed by South Dakota (70.7 in) and Utah (70.6 in).

Which state has the lowest Men's Avg Height (in)?

Hawaii has the lowest Men's Avg Height (in) in 2017, at 69.0 in.

What is the median Men's Avg Height (in) across US states?

The median is 70.3 in across the 51 US states with data in 2017.

Where does this average height by state data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: 2017 BRFSS Survey Data and Documentation - CDC; Average Height by State 2023: Tallest and Shortest States - HomeSnacks. Last updated 2026-10-28.

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Average Height by State

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Montana has the highest Men's Avg Height (in) in 2017 (70.7 in), followed by South Dakota (70.7 in) and Utah (70.6 in). Hawaii has the lowest (69.0 in).

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Median

70.3 in

Middle half 70.0 in – 70.4 in

Average

70.2 in

51 states

Highest

70.7 in

Montana

Lowest

69.0 in

Hawaii

Data

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51 states · # = rank by Men's Avg Height (in)

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1	Montana	70.7 in	5.889 ft	5'10.7"
2	South Dakota	70.7 in	5.888 ft	5'10.5"
3	Utah	70.6 in	5.886 ft	5'10.4"
4	Nebraska	70.6 in	5.884 ft	5'10.6"
5	Iowa	70.6 in	5.883 ft	5'10.6"
6	Kansas	70.6 in	5.881 ft	5'10.6"
7	Alabama	70.5 in	5.878 ft	5'10.5"
8	Idaho	70.5 in	5.877 ft	5'10.5"
9	Wyoming	70.5 in	5.872 ft	5'10.4"
10	Minnesota	70.5 in	5.871 ft	5'10.4"
10	North Dakota	70.5 in	5.871 ft	5'10.4"
12	Mississippi	70.4 in	5.867 ft	5'10.4"
13	Tennessee	70.4 in	5.866 ft	5'10.4"
13	Kentucky	70.4 in	5.866 ft	5'10.4"
15	Missouri	70.4 in	5.865 ft	5'10.4"
16	Oklahoma	70.4 in	5.864 ft	5'10.3"
16	Nevada	70.4 in	5.864 ft	5'10.3"
18	Washington	70.4 in	5.863 ft	5'10.3"
19	Colorado	70.3 in	5.861 ft	5'10.3"
20	Wisconsin	70.3 in	5.86 ft	5'10.3"
20	Oregon	70.3 in	5.86 ft	5'10.3"
22	South Carolina	70.3 in	5.859 ft	5'10.3"
23	Illinois	70.3 in	5.858 ft	5'10.3"
23	West Virginia	70.3 in	5.858 ft	5'10.3"
25	Michigan	70.3 in	5.856 ft	5'10.3"
26	Ohio	70.3 in	5.855 ft	5'10.3"
26	Indiana	70.3 in	5.855 ft	5'10.3"
28	Virginia	70.2 in	5.853 ft	5'10.2"
29	Georgia	70.2 in	5.852 ft	5'10.2"
30	Pennsylvania	70.2 in	5.851 ft	5'10.2"
31	District of Columbia	70.2 in	5.85 ft	5'10.2"
32	Arkansas	70.2 in	5.848 ft	5'10.2"
33	North Carolina	70.2 in	5.847 ft	5'10.2"
34	Maryland	70.2 in	5.846 ft	5'10.1"
35	Arizona	70.1 in	5.842 ft	5'10.1"
36	Louisiana	70.1 in	5.841 ft	5'10.1"
37	Maine	70.0 in	5.837 ft	5'10.0"
38	Alaska	70.0 in	5.836 ft	5'10.0"
38	Vermont	70.0 in	5.836 ft	5'10.0"
40	New Hampshire	70.0 in	5.833 ft	5'10.0"
41	Florida	70.0 in	5.832 ft	5'10.0"
41	Delaware	70.0 in	5.832 ft	5'10.0"
43	Massachusetts	69.9 in	5.829 ft	5'10.0"
44	Texas	69.8 in	5.814 ft	5'9.8"
44	Connecticut	69.8 in	5.814 ft	5'9.8"
46	New Jersey	69.8 in	5.813 ft	5'9.8"
47	New York	69.7 in	5.811 ft	5'9.9"
48	Rhode Island	69.7 in	5.81 ft	5'9.7"
49	New Mexico	69.7 in	5.808 ft	5'9.8"
50	California	69.6 in	5.799 ft	5'9.6"
51	Hawaii	69.0 in	5.748 ft	5'9.0"

What correlates with Men's Avg Height (in) (2017)?

Pearson r against 2,093 other state metrics sharing at least 31 states. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Men's Avg Height (in) tend to score higher on these

Average Pct of Households That Own Guns 2007–2016Guns per Capita
r = +0.68 · strong · n = 50
Plot
% of Households w/GunsBest States for Gun Owners
r = +0.68 · strong · n = 50
Plot
% of Households That Own GunsGun Ownership by State
r = +0.68 · strong · n = 50
Plot
Weapons per 100 ResidentsCastle Doctrine States
r = +0.68 · strong · n = 50
Plot
Disapproval RatingBiden Approval Rating by State
r = +0.66 · strong · n = 50
Plot
CLA RatingMost Conservative States
r = +0.65 · strong · n = 50
Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Men's Avg Height (in) tend to score lower on these

Price Level (Utilities)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
r = −0.78 · very strong · n = 51
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Avg Retail PriceElectricity Cost by State
r = −0.77 · very strong · n = 51
Plot
Utilities Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State
r = −0.75 · very strong · n = 51
Plot
COLI Utilities Costs IndexLeast Expensive States
r = −0.73 · very strong · n = 51
Plot
Cost of Living IndexCost of Living Index by State
r = −0.71 · very strong · n = 51
Plot
Chick-fil-A Chicken SandwichFast Food Prices by State
r = −0.71 · very strong · n = 50
Plot

Quick answers

Which state has the highest Men's Avg Height (in)?: Montana has the highest Men's Avg Height (in) in 2017, at 70.7 in, followed by South Dakota (70.7 in) and Utah (70.6 in).
Which state has the lowest Men's Avg Height (in)?: Hawaii has the lowest Men's Avg Height (in) in 2017, at 69.0 in.
What is the median Men's Avg Height (in) across US states?: The median is 70.3 in across the 51 US states with data in 2017.
Where does this average height by state data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: 2017 BRFSS Survey Data and Documentation - CDC; Average Height by State 2023: Tallest and Shortest States - HomeSnacks. Last updated 2026-10-28.