State rankings

Mosquitoes by State

Texas has the highest # of Species (85), followed by Florida (80) and New York (70). Kansas has the lowest (2).

Environment51 states · 4 metricsUpdated Aug 23, 2024Original page
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# of Species

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
50
Middle half 45 – 58.5
Average
49.8
50 states
Highest
85
Texas
Lowest
2
Kansas

Data

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50 states · # = rank by # of Species
#
1Texas85MostFebruary - November (southern), March - September (northern)
2Florida80MostFebruary - November (southern), March - September (northern)
3New York70—Late April - September (southern tip), May - September (rest of state)
4Louisiana68MostFebruary - November (southern), March - September (northern)
5Georgia63MostMarch - September
6South Carolina61—March - September
7Pennsylvania60—Late April - September
7North Carolina60MostEarly April - September
7New Jersey60—Late April - September
7Alabama60MostMarch - September
7Kentucky60—Early April - September
7Oklahoma60MostEarly April - September (northern), March - September (southern)
13Ohio59—Early April - September (southern), Late April - September (northern)
14Iowa57—Late April - September
14New Mexico57—March - September
14Delaware57LeastLate April - September
17Wisconsin56—May - September
18Michigan55—May - September
18Indiana55—Early April - September (southern), Late April - September (northern)
18Arkansas55—March - September (southern), Early April - Semptember (northern)
21Connecticut54—Late April - September
22Illinois52—Early April - September (southern), Late April - September (northern)
23Massachusetts51—May - September
24California50LeastMarch - September (southern), Early April - September (northern)
24Virginia50MostEarly April - September
24Missouri50—Early April - September
24Maryland50—May - September
24Minnesota50—May - September
24Oregon50—Late April - September (most of state), May - September (northern edge)
24Utah50—Early April - September
24Mississippi50—March - September
24Idaho50—Late April - September (southern), May - September (northern)
24Nebraska50—Late April - September
24Montana50MostMay - September
35Rhode Island46—Late April - September
36Colorado45—Early April - September
36Maine45—May - September
36Vermont45—May - September
36Wyoming45—Late April - September
40New Hampshire43—May - September
40South Dakota43MostLate April - September (southern), May - September (northern)
42Washington40—May - September
42Arizona40LeastMarch - September
42Nevada40LeastMarch-September (southern tip), Early April-Semptember (rest of state)
45North Dakota38—May - September
46Alaska30—May - September (southern region)
47West Virginia26LeastEarly April - September (southern), Late April - September (northern tip)
48Tennessee9—Early April - September
49Hawaii8LeastFebruary - November
50Kansas2—Early April - September

What correlates with # of Species?

Pearson r against 2,115 other state metrics sharing at least 30 states. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher # of Species tend to score higher on these

  1. Prisoners, BlackPrison Population by State
    r = +0.58 · strong · n = 50
    Plot
  2. Alabama Rig Hook LimitAlabama Rig Legal States
    r = +0.57 · strong · n = 38
    Plot
  3. Republican RepsNumber of Representatives by State
    r = +0.56 · strong · n = 41
    Plot
  4. Mass Shooting DeathsMass Shootings by State
    r = +0.54 · strong · n = 40
    Plot
  5. Executions 1976-2023Executions by State
    r = +0.54 · strong · n = 34
    Plot
  6. Black Alone Total RegisteredVoters by Race by State
    r = +0.54 · strong · n = 49
    Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher # of Species tend to score lower on these

  1. Wheat ProductionWheat Production by State
    r = −0.48 · moderate · n = 36
    Plot
  2. Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State
    r = −0.48 · moderate · n = 50
    Plot
  3. Wheat Production ValueWheat Production by State
    r = −0.47 · moderate · n = 36
    Plot
  4. % of Adult Meth Users 2018 and 2019Meth Use by State
    r = −0.47 · moderate · n = 50
    Plot
  5. Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State
    r = −0.46 · moderate · n = 50
    Plot
  6. Sorghum Grain Acres HarvestedSorghum Production by State
    r = −0.46 · moderate · n = 36
    Plot

Quick answers

Which state has the highest # of Species?
Texas has the highest # of Species, at 85, followed by Florida (80) and New York (70).
Which state has the lowest # of Species?
Kansas has the lowest # of Species, at 2.
What is the median # of Species across US states?
The median is 50 across the 50 US states with data.
Where does this mosquitoes by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: The Worst Cities and States for Mosquitoes in the U.S. - Proven Insect Repellant; The 10 Worst States For Mosquitoes - PestControlReviews; Best States with Least Mosquitoes & NO Mosquitoes - Pests Hero; Map shows states where West Nile virus has been detected in humans and mosquitos - Insider.

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