After the club of states that start with A and the total absence of B, the letter C steps in with a tight little trio. States that start with C may look like a small group, but they stretch from the Pacific coast to the East Coast and all the way up into the Rockies.
Out of all fifty states, a surprising cluster land in the category of states that start with A. Ask anyone who spends too much time with atlases or trivia flashcards, and they will tell you that states that start with A occupy a special place in geography geekdom. They sit far apart on the map,
Americans drink a lot of alcohol, but the amount depends heavily on where you live. Some states see high numbers because of local culture, easy access, or tax rules that make buying alcohol cheaper. Others stay near the bottom because of strong religious influence, tighter laws, or fewer outlets. The latest insights show that a
Music streaming is the main way America listens to music now. What started as a handy alternative to radio and downloads has turned into the default for everyday listening. In 2025, more than 89% of Americans age 12 and up use music streaming or other online audio in a typical month, and about 100 million
The United States population grew modestly between 2022 and 2023 (about +0.5% nationally), but this growth was uneven. While 42 states (and D.C.) gained residents, a handful saw alarming declines. Eight U.S. states lost population in the last few years, with a few experiencing especially large drops, as noted by Forbes. These losses have slowed
As of early 2025, five U.S. states are outperforming the national job market with the lowest unemployment rates in the country, significantly below the national average of 4.1%. Leading the nation is South Dakota, with an exceptionally low jobless rate of 1.9%, followed by North Dakota and Vermont, each at 2.6%. Montana (2.8%) and New
In 2025, the most affordable states in the U.S. sit mainly in the South and Midwest, where daily costs stay well below the national average of 100 on the cost of living index. Below is a clear look at the states with the lowest living expenses. Key Takeaways West Virginia ranks as the most affordable
Did you know that in the first half of 2025, more than 17,000 people were killed in car accidents across the United States? That number is slightly lower than the same stretch of 2024, but it still means hundreds of families lose someone every week because of a crash. The national fatality rate has dropped
Minnesota is one of the largest states by land and sits near the middle in population size. In 2025, about 5.76 million people live in the state, according to World Population Review. The population has been climbing steadily in recent years. Between 2021 and 2022 alone, more than 59,000 new residents were added, thanks to
Many social and health markers were significantly disrupted in 2020 due to the pandemic. Mortality rates increased, and fewer people sought medical care. Fertility rates dropped sharply. Employment levels and other economic indicators were greatly impacted. The workplace changed drastically. Education faced unprecedented challenges in 2020. Another social marker impacted by the pandemic was marriage