Maine
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#31
#31
Across the United States, regional culture greatly influences the friendliness of its people. The sense of welcome, courtesy, and civic engagement may differ from state to state, shaping the experiences of visitors, new residents, and locals alike. Our "Friendliest States" ranking, derived from the Politeness Index, offers a comprehensive view of the U.S. states with the kindest and most sociable populations. This ranking is based on the voting of 2.5 million people on Big 7 Travel, who shared their personal experiences of friendly encounters, hospitality, and neighborly relations across the country.
Topping the chart, Minnesota claims the position as the friendliest state in the U.S. Its Midwestern charm and welcoming locals have earned the state the top spot on the Politeness Index.
In second is Tennessee, a Southern state that has lived up to its reputation for hospitality. Following closely in third position is South Carolina.
The spirit of Texas is alive and well in the fourth spot. Rounding out the top five is Wyoming. Indiana claims the sixth spot on our list, another Midwestern state where politeness and friendliness are staples of the local culture.
Coming in at seventh on the Politeness Index is Colorado. Known for its natural beauty and outdoor adventures, Colorado also boasts a population known for being welcoming and kind.
Kansas, often dubbed 'the heart of America', secures the eighth spot. Its down-to-earth people and midwestern charm are what make Kansas stand out as one of the friendliest states. Oklahoma, the "Sooner State," comes in ninth on our list proving that the frontier spirit of friendliness and neighborliness is still very much alive. Last, but certainly not least, is Hawaii, securing the tenth position on our list.
10 Friendliest Staes:
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#21
#21
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#37
#37
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#39
#39
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#49
#49
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#40
#40
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#7
#7
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#38
#38
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#48
#48
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Politeness Index
#42
#42
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Politeness Index
#16
#16
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#10
#10
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#15
#15
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#14
#14
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#6
#6
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#29
#29
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#8
#8
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#19
#19
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#12
#12
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#31
#31
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#27
#27
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#47
#47
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#28
#28
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#1
#1
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#23
#23
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#22
#22
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Politeness Index
#36
#36
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#13
#13
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#43
#43
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#44
#44
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#46
#46
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#17
#17
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#50
#50
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#33
#33
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#25
#25
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Politeness Index
#11
#11
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Politeness Index
#9
#9
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#24
#24
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#18
#18
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Politeness Index
#41
#41
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#3
#3
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#20
#20
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#2
#2
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#4
#4
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#32
#32
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#34
#34
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#35
#35
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#45
#45
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#30
#30
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#26
#26
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Politeness Index
#5
#5
Region ↕ | Politeness Index ↕ |
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Alabama | #21 |
Alaska | #37 |
Arizona | #39 |
Arkansas | #49 |
California | #40 |
Colorado | #7 |
Connecticut | #38 |
Delaware | #48 |
Florida | #42 |
Georgia | #16 |
Hawaii | #10 |
Idaho | #15 |
Illinois | #14 |
Indiana | #6 |
Iowa | #29 |
Kansas | #8 |
Kentucky | #19 |
Louisiana | #12 |
Maine | #31 |
Maryland | #27 |
Massachusetts | #47 |
Michigan | #28 |
Minnesota | #1 |
Mississippi | #23 |
Missouri | #22 |
Montana | #36 |
Nebraska | #13 |
Nevada | #43 |
New Hampshire | #44 |
New Jersey | #46 |
New Mexico | #17 |
New York | #50 |
North Carolina | #33 |
North Dakota | #25 |
Ohio | #11 |
Oklahoma | #9 |
Oregon | #24 |
Pennsylvania | #18 |
Rhode Island | #41 |
South Carolina | #3 |
South Dakota | #20 |
Tennessee | #2 |
Texas | #4 |
Utah | #32 |
Vermont | #34 |
Virginia | #35 |
Washington | #45 |
West Virginia | #30 |
Wisconsin | #26 |
Wyoming | #5 |