Which state has the highest % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023?

West Virginia has the highest % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023, at 2.48%, followed by New Mexico (1.78%) and Kentucky (1.71%).

Which state has the lowest % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023?

District of Columbia has the lowest % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023, at 0.32%.

What is the median % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023 across US states?

The median is 1.06% across the 51 US states with data.

Where does this meth use by state data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2021 - SAMHSA; Methamphetamine Use, Overdose Deaths, and Arrests Soared From 2015 to 2019 - Pew Charitable Trusts; NSDUH State Releases - SAMHSA.

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Meth Use by State

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West Virginia has the highest % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023 (2.48%), followed by New Mexico (1.78%) and Kentucky (1.71%). District of Columbia has the lowest (0.32%).

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Median

1.06%

Middle half 0.79% – 1.32%

Average

1.06%

51 states

Highest

2.48%

West Virginia

Lowest

0.32%

District of Columbia

Data

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51 states · # = rank by % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023

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1	West Virginia	2.48%	1.46%	490.0%
2	New Mexico	1.78%	0.88%	128.0%
3	Kentucky	1.71%	1.3%	383.0%
4	Nevada	1.63%	1.32%	46.0%
5	Washington	1.56%	0.79%	71.0%
6	Missouri	1.53%	0.96%	233.0%
7	Louisiana	1.48%	0.85%	358.0%
8	Oregon	1.47%	1.35%	100.0%
9	Oklahoma	1.46%	1.3%	53.0%
10	Alaska	1.42%	1.33%	126.0%
11	Arkansas	1.41%	0.98%	120.0%
12	Montana	1.37%	1.53%	76.0%
13	Arizona	1.33%	1.9%	103.0%
14	Idaho	1.31%	0.88%	115.0%
15	Wyoming	1.2%	0.66%	—
16	Tennessee	1.19%	1.09%	483.0%
17	South Dakota	1.18%	0.7%	—
18	Georgia	1.16%	0.59%	96.0%
18	Mississippi	1.16%	1.03%	150.0%
20	North Dakota	1.15%	1.23%	—
21	Maine	1.14%	0.54%	213.0%
22	South Carolina	1.1%	0.61%	263.0%
23	Alabama	1.09%	1.23%	456.0%
23	Utah	1.09%	0.96%	51.0%
25	Hawaii	1.06%	1.42%	84.0%
25	Vermont	1.06%	0.72%	—
27	Indiana	1.04%	0.99%	608.0%
28	Iowa	0.99%	1.2%	128.0%
29	California	0.98%	1.04%	85.0%
29	Colorado	0.98%	0.97%	143.0%
31	Nebraska	0.96%	0.64%	47.0%
32	Kansas	0.95%	1.39%	134.0%
33	Ohio	0.92%	0.9%	670.0%
34	Texas	0.88%	0.55%	115.0%
34	Pennsylvania	0.88%	0.75%	533.0%
34	Illinois	0.88%	0.41%	300.0%
37	Minnesota	0.85%	0.83%	176.0%
38	New Hampshire	0.82%	0.46%	—
39	Wisconsin	0.77%	0.88%	343.0%
40	Michigan	0.73%	0.39%	300.0%
41	Florida	0.71%	0.44%	425.0%
42	North Carolina	0.65%	0.6%	386.0%
42	Delaware	0.65%	0.67%	—
44	Rhode Island	0.61%	0.51%	—
45	Virginia	0.56%	0.42%	257.0%
46	Massachusetts	0.5%	0.36%	129.0%
46	Connecticut	0.5%	0.39%	233.0%
48	New York	0.49%	0.25%	225.0%
49	New Jersey	0.46%	0.4%	733.0%
50	Maryland	0.45%	0.33%	250.0%
51	District of Columbia	0.32%	0.4%	—

What correlates with % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023?

Pearson r against 2,088 other state metrics sharing at least 31 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.

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Places that have a higher % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023 tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

Pain Reliever Misuse Past MonthDrug Use by State
r = +0.67 · strong · n = 51
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Suicide RateSuicide Rates by State
r = +0.67 · strong · n = 50
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% of Median Income Spent On GroceriesGrocery Prices by State
r = +0.65 · strong · n = 50
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% of Households w/GunsBest States for Gun Owners
r = +0.65 · strong · n = 50
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% of Households That Own GunsGun Ownership by State
r = +0.65 · strong · n = 50
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Weapons per 100 ResidentsCastle Doctrine States
r = +0.65 · strong · n = 50
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023 tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

Emotional Physical Well Being RankSaddest StatesA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.72 · very strong · n = 50
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Health and Safety RelatedMost Stressed StatesA rank: rank 1 is the worst
r = −0.71 · very strong · n = 50
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Health CareBest States to Live InA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.70 · strong · n = 49
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Quality of Education RankMost Educated U.S. StatesA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.68 · strong · n = 50
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Emotional & Physical Well-Being RankHappiest StatesA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.68 · strong · n = 50
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% of Residents with a College DegreeBest States for Education
r = −0.67 · strong · n = 50
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023?: West Virginia has the highest % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023, at 2.48%, followed by New Mexico (1.78%) and Kentucky (1.71%).
Which state has the lowest % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023?: District of Columbia has the lowest % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023, at 0.32%.
What is the median % of Meth Users (12+) 2022 and 2023 across US states?: The median is 1.06% across the 51 US states with data.
Where does this meth use by state data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2021 - SAMHSA; Methamphetamine Use, Overdose Deaths, and Arrests Soared From 2015 to 2019 - Pew Charitable Trusts; NSDUH State Releases - SAMHSA.