Which state has the highest Prevalence Of Depression 2021?

West Virginia has the highest Prevalence Of Depression 2021, at 27.5%, followed by Kentucky (27.0%) and Vermont (25.4%).

Which state has the lowest Prevalence Of Depression 2021?

Hawaii has the lowest Prevalence Of Depression 2021, at 11.1%.

What is the median Prevalence Of Depression 2021 across US states?

The median is 20.5% across the 50 US states with data.

Where does this most depressed states data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Topic: Depression - CDC.

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West Virginia has the highest Prevalence Of Depression 2021 (27.5%), followed by Kentucky (27.0%) and Vermont (25.4%). Hawaii has the lowest (11.1%).

Health50 states · 3 metricsUpdated May 27, 2023Original page

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Topic: Depression - CDC

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Median

20.5%

Middle half 17.8% – 23.4%

Average

20.7%

50 states

Lowest (best)

11.1%

Hawaii

Highest (worst)

27.5%

West Virginia

Data

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50 states · # = rank by Prevalence Of Depression 2021

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1	Hawaii	11.1%	10.2%	12.1%
2	California	15.2%	14.1%	16.4%
3	Delaware	16.4%	14.7%	18.0%
4	South Dakota	16.5%	14.5%	18.5%
5	Maryland	16.6%	15.7%	17.4%
6	New York	17.0%	16.4%	17.6%
6	Illinois	17.0%	15.2%	18.7%
6	Nevada	17.0%	15.0%	19.1%
9	New Jersey	17.5%	16.3%	18.7%
9	Arizona	17.5%	16.4%	18.5%
9	Nebraska	17.5%	16.6%	18.4%
12	Georgia	17.7%	16.4%	19.0%
12	Iowa	17.7%	16.7%	18.8%
14	Connecticut	18.0%	16.8%	19.2%
15	Texas	18.6%	17.3%	19.8%
15	Massachusetts	18.6%	17.4%	19.7%
17	Pennsylvania	19.1%	17.8%	20.4%
18	North Dakota	19.5%	18.0%	20.9%
19	Virginia	19.6%	18.5%	20.7%
20	Alaska	19.7%	18.1%	21.4%
21	South Carolina	19.8%	18.6%	20.9%
21	New Mexico	19.8%	18.4%	21.2%
23	Mississippi	20.0%	18.4%	21.7%
24	Colorado	20.4%	19.5%	21.4%
24	Wisconsin	20.4%	18.9%	21.9%
26	Minnesota	20.5%	19.7%	21.2%
26	District of Columbia	20.5%	18.6%	22.5%
28	Kansas	20.6%	19.8%	21.4%
29	Wyoming	21.0%	19.1%	22.9%
30	North Carolina	21.3%	19.8%	22.8%
31	Ohio	22.0%	21.0%	23.0%
32	Alabama	22.4%	20.7%	24.0%
33	Michigan	22.6%	21.5%	23.7%
33	Idaho	22.6%	21.3%	23.9%
35	Missouri	22.8%	21.6%	24.0%
35	Montana	22.8%	21.5%	24.2%
37	Rhode Island	23.3%	21.8%	24.8%
38	Washington	23.4%	22.4%	24.4%
38	New Hampshire	23.4%	21.8%	24.9%
40	Maine	23.6%	22.4%	24.8%
41	Indiana	24.2%	23.0%	25.2%
42	Oklahoma	24.4%	22.9%	25.9%
42	Utah	24.4%	23.4%	25.5%
44	Louisiana	24.5%	22.9%	26.2%
45	Oregon	24.6%	23.2%	26.0%
45	Arkansas	24.6%	22.8%	26.4%
47	Tennessee	25.2%	23.6%	26.9%
48	Vermont	25.4%	23.8%	27.0%
49	Kentucky	27.0%	25.4%	28.7%
50	West Virginia	27.5%	26.1%	28.8%

What correlates with Prevalence Of Depression 2021?

Pearson r against 2,096 other state metrics sharing at least 30 states, 2 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 Prevalence Of Depression 2021 tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

Depression RatesHealthiest States
r = +0.88 · very strong · n = 49
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Adults Diagnosed With DepressionDepression Rates by State
r = +0.87 · very strong · n = 47
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Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State
r = +0.65 · strong · n = 50
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Age-Adjusted Death RateDeath Rate by State
r = +0.63 · strong · n = 50
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Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State
r = +0.60 · strong · n = 50
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Cancer Rate: MortalityCancer Rates by State
r = +0.57 · strong · n = 50
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Prevalence Of Depression 2021 tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

Emotional Physical Well Being RankSaddest StatesA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.74 · very strong · n = 49
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Total Diversity ScoreMost Diverse US States
r = −0.66 · strong · n = 49
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Total ScoreLeast Diverse States in the US
r = −0.64 · strong · n = 49
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Emotional & Physical Well-Being RankHappiest StatesA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.63 · strong · n = 49
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Total Happiness ScoreHappiest States
r = −0.62 · strong · n = 49
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Estimated % of Pop. Immigrating Annually (2018-2022)Immigrants by State
r = −0.62 · strong · n = 50
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Prevalence Of Depression 2021?: West Virginia has the highest Prevalence Of Depression 2021, at 27.5%, followed by Kentucky (27.0%) and Vermont (25.4%).
Which state has the lowest Prevalence Of Depression 2021?: Hawaii has the lowest Prevalence Of Depression 2021, at 11.1%.
What is the median Prevalence Of Depression 2021 across US states?: The median is 20.5% across the 50 US states with data.
Where does this most depressed states data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Topic: Depression - CDC.