Which state has the highest % of Households That Own Guns?

Montana has the highest % of Households That Own Guns in 2022, at 66.3%, followed by Wyoming (66.2%) and Alaska (64.5%).

Which state has the lowest % of Households That Own Guns?

Massachusetts has the lowest % of Households That Own Guns in 2022, at 14.7%.

What is the median % of Households That Own Guns across US states?

The median is 46.0% across the 50 US states with data in 2022.

Where does this castle doctrine states data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: America’s Complex Relationship With Guns - Pew Research Center; Castle Doctrine - Wiki; Self-Defense and 'Stand Your Ground' - National Conference of State Legislatures; Castle Doctrine - United States Concealed Carry Association.

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Montana has the highest % of Households That Own Guns in 2022 (66.3%), followed by Wyoming (66.2%) and Alaska (64.5%). Massachusetts has the lowest (14.7%).

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Median

46.0%

Middle half 40.3% – 52.7%

Average

44.1%

50 states

Highest

66.3%

Montana

Lowest

14.7%

Massachusetts

Data

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50 states · # = rank by % of Households That Own Guns

#
1	Montana	66.3%	36,678	66.3
2	Wyoming	66.2%	142,247	66.2
3	Alaska	64.5%	28,237	64.5
4	Idaho	60.1%	76,425	60.1
5	West Virginia	58.5%	50,963	58.5
6	Arkansas	57.2%	133,981	57.2
7	Mississippi	55.8%	80,712	55.8
8	Alabama	55.5%	194,920	55.8
9	South Dakota	55.3%	64,666	55.3
10	North Dakota	55.1%	30,978	55.1
11	Oklahoma	54.7%	103,368	51.7
12	Kentucky	54.6%	108,833	54.6
13	Louisiana	53.1%	152,061	53.1
14	Tennessee	51.6%	151,536	51.6
15	Oregon	50.8%	97,474	50.8
16	Vermont	50.5%	9,451	50.5
17	South Carolina	49.4%	119,205	49.4
18	Georgia	49.2%	304,124	49.2
19	Kansas	48.9%	69,850	48.9
20	Missouri	48.8%	113,351	48.8
21	Nevada	47.3%	119,907	47.3
22	Utah	46.8%	118,408	46.8
22	Maine	46.8%	21,396	46.8
24	Arizona	46.3%	258,691	46.3
25	New Mexico	46.2%	122,968	46.2
26	North Carolina	45.8%	222,166	45.8
27	Texas	45.7%	1,005,555	45.7
28	Wisconsin	45.3%	95,430	45.3
29	Nebraska	45.2%	43,261	45.2
30	Colorado	45.1%	149,382	45.1
31	Indiana	44.8%	157,546	44.8
32	Virginia	44.6%	423,707	44.6
33	Iowa	43.6%	54,178	43.6
34	Minnesota	42.8%	129,825	42.8
35	Washington	42.1%	165,534	42.1
36	New Hampshire	41.1%	72,433	41.1
37	Pennsylvania	40.7%	348,167	40.7
38	Michigan	40.2%	109,835	40.2
39	Ohio	40.0%	208,661	40.0
40	Florida	35.3%	518,725	35.3
41	Delaware	34.4%	6,092	34.4
42	Maryland	30.2%	136,257	30.2
43	California	28.3%	406,630	28.3
44	Illinois	27.8%	144,749	27.8
45	Connecticut	23.6%	74,874	23.6
46	New York	19.9%	92,191	19.9
47	Hawaii	14.9%	9,280	14.9
48	Rhode Island	14.8%	4,887	14.8
49	New Jersey	14.7%	102,228	14.7
49	Massachusetts	14.7%	45,138	14.7

What correlates with % of Households That Own Guns (2022)?

Pearson r against 2,109 other state metrics sharing at least 30 states, 1 near-identical series hidden. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher % of Households That Own Guns tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

Average Pct of Households That Own Guns 2007–2016Guns per Capita
r = +0.98 · very strong · n = 50
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Suicide RateSuicide Rates by State
r = +0.83 · very strong · n = 50
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Favorable Gun Laws RankBest States for Gun OwnersA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = −0.82 · very strong · n = 50
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Lean RepublicansPolitical Parties by State
r = +0.81 · very strong · n = 50
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Conservative % GallupMost Conservative States
r = +0.80 · very strong · n = 50
Plot
Redneck Index ScoreMost Redneck States in America
r = +0.80 · very strong · n = 50
Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher % of Households That Own Guns tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

Farmland Price Per AcreAcre Value by State
r = −0.82 · very strong · n = 46
Plot
% Who Voted for ClintonMost Liberal States
r = −0.81 · very strong · n = 50
Plot
Gun Law Strength (0-100)Polymer80 Legal States
r = −0.81 · very strong · n = 50
Plot
Gun Laws Strength RankStrictest Gun Laws by StateA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.80 · very strong · n = 50
Plot
Gun Law Rank (Giffords)Gun Laws by StateA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.80 · very strong · n = 50
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Population DensityMost Boring States
r = −0.80 · very strong · n = 50
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest % of Households That Own Guns?: Montana has the highest % of Households That Own Guns in 2022, at 66.3%, followed by Wyoming (66.2%) and Alaska (64.5%).
Which state has the lowest % of Households That Own Guns?: Massachusetts has the lowest % of Households That Own Guns in 2022, at 14.7%.
What is the median % of Households That Own Guns across US states?: The median is 46.0% across the 50 US states with data in 2022.
Where does this castle doctrine states data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: America’s Complex Relationship With Guns - Pew Research Center; Castle Doctrine - Wiki; Self-Defense and 'Stand Your Ground' - National Conference of State Legislatures; Castle Doctrine - United States Concealed Carry Association.