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Powerball Winners by State

Indiana has the highest # of Powerball Winners (1992-2026) (39), followed by Missouri (32) and Minnesota (22). Vermont has the lowest (1).

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# of Powerball Winners (1992-2026)

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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
7.5
Middle half 4.25 – 12.75
Average
10.05
42 states
Highest
39
Indiana
Lowest
1
Vermont

Data

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42 states · # = rank by # of Powerball Winners (1992-2026)
#
1Indiana399.2%
2Missouri327.5%
3Minnesota225.2%
4Pennsylvania204.7%
5Wisconsin194.5%
5Kentucky194.5%
7California174%
7Florida174%
7Louisiana174%
10Arizona143.3%
11New York133.1%
12New Jersey122.8%
12Kansas122.8%
14New Hampshire112.6%
14Delaware112.6%
14District of Columbia112.6%
17Nebraska102.4%
18Connecticut92.1%
18Iowa92.1%
18West Virginia92.1%
21Rhode Island81.9%
22Georgia71.7%
22Tennessee71.7%
22South Carolina71.7%
22Oregon71.7%
26North Carolina61.4%
26Michigan61.4%
26Massachusetts61.4%
29Ohio51.2%
29New Mexico51.2%
29Idaho51.2%
32Oklahoma40.9%
32Montana40.9%
34Texas30.7%
34Maryland30.7%
34Colorado30.7%
34Arkansas30.7%
34South Dakota30.7%
39Illinois20.5%
39Virginia20.5%
39Washington20.5%
42Vermont10.2%

What correlates with # of Powerball Winners (1992-2026)?

Pearson r against 2,107 other state metrics sharing at least 26 states. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher # of Powerball Winners (1992-2026) tend to score higher on these

  1. Registered RepublicansRegistered Voters by Party
    r = +0.58 · strong · n = 26
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  2. Internship Hours Required for LPCLPC Requirements by State
    r = +0.53 · strong · n = 31
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  3. SettlementsAmish Population by State
    r = +0.48 · moderate · n = 29
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  4. Registered DemocratsRegistered Voters by Party
    r = +0.48 · moderate · n = 26
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  5. Total Registered VotersRegistered Voters by Party
    r = +0.47 · moderate · n = 26
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  6. Amish PopulationAmish Population by State
    r = +0.46 · moderate · n = 29
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher # of Powerball Winners (1992-2026) tend to score lower on these

  1. SDG ScoreMost Racist States
    r = −0.50 · strong · n = 41
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  2. UBE Passing ScoreUBE Scores by State
    r = −0.44 · moderate · n = 34
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  3. Time In MonthsDating to Engagement Time by State
    r = −0.43 · moderate · n = 39
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  4. Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State
    r = −0.39 · moderate · n = 42
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  5. HydroelectricElectricity Generation by State
    r = −0.36 · moderate · n = 35
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  6. Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car
    r = −0.35 · moderate · n = 41
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest # of Powerball Winners (1992-2026)?
Indiana has the highest # of Powerball Winners (1992-2026), at 39, followed by Missouri (32) and Minnesota (22).
Which state has the lowest # of Powerball Winners (1992-2026)?
Vermont has the lowest # of Powerball Winners (1992-2026), at 1.
What is the median # of Powerball Winners (1992-2026) across US states?
The median is 7.5 across the 42 US states with data.
Where does this powerball winners by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Powerball Winners - PowerBall.

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