Which state ranks first on Overall Underratedness Rank?

North Dakota ranks first on Overall Underratedness Rank, at 1st, followed by Kansas (2nd) and Nebraska (3rd). Rank 1 is the best state.

Which state ranks last on Overall Underratedness Rank?

New Hampshire ranks last of the 20 US states with data, at 20th.

Where does this most underrated states data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Why America’s Least Popular States Deserve a Spot on Your Bucket List - Thrillist.

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North Dakota ranks 1st on Overall Underratedness Rank, followed by Kansas (2nd) and Nebraska (3rd); rank 1 is the best. New Hampshire ranks last (20th).

Culture20 states · 5 metricsUpdated May 27, 2024Original page

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Why America’s Least Popular States Deserve a Spot on Your Bucket List - Thrillist

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Overall Underratedness Rank

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Data

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20 states · # = rank by Overall Underratedness Rank

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1	North Dakota	1st	3.2%
2	Kansas	2nd	3.7%
3	Nebraska	3rd	3.7%
4	Oklahoma	4th	4.4%
5	Mississippi	5th	4.8%
6	Iowa	6th	4.9%
7	Alaska	7th	5%
8	Arkansas	8th	5%
9	Delaware	9th	5.2%
10	South Dakota	10th	5.2%
11	West Virginia	11th	5.8%
12	Minnesota	12th	6.5%
13	Vermont	13th	6.5%
14	Alabama	14th	6.9%
15	Rhode Island	15th	7%
16	Missouri	16th	7.3%
17	Idaho	17th	7.5%
18	Kentucky	18th	7.5%
19	Indiana	19th	7.9%
20	New Hampshire	20th	7.9%

What correlates with Overall Underratedness Rank?

Pearson r against 2,102 other state metrics sharing at least 12 states. 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 rank better on Overall Underratedness Rank tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

Rye Acres HarvestedRye Production by State
r = −0.75 · very strong · n = 13
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Billionaires' Net WorthMost Billionaires by State
r = −0.63 · strong · n = 14
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Active Duty Air ForceMilitary Members by State
r = −0.63 · strong · n = 20
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Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State
r = −0.62 · strong · n = 20
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InterestTax Deed States
r = −0.60 · strong · n = 12
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Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State
r = −0.59 · strong · n = 20
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Opposite directions

Places that rank better on Overall Underratedness Rank tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

Wheat YieldWheat Production by State
r = +0.84 · very strong · n = 14
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% of Students at Advanced Reading LevelU.S. Literacy Rates by State
r = +0.76 · very strong · n = 20
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Dunkin LocationsDunkin Donuts by State
r = +0.75 · very strong · n = 16
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Water AvailabilityStates with the Most Water
r = +0.69 · strong · n = 19
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Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State
r = +0.68 · strong · n = 14
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Work-RelatedMost Stressed StatesA rank: rank 1 is the worst
r = +0.67 · strong · n = 20
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Quick answers

Which state ranks first on Overall Underratedness Rank?: North Dakota ranks first on Overall Underratedness Rank, at 1st, followed by Kansas (2nd) and Nebraska (3rd). Rank 1 is the best state.
Which state ranks last on Overall Underratedness Rank?: New Hampshire ranks last of the 20 US states with data, at 20th.
Where does this most underrated states data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Why America’s Least Popular States Deserve a Spot on Your Bucket List - Thrillist.