When Americans think of life expectancy, we often look at it from a nationwide perspective, contrasting our countrie to others. But did you know that the gap in life expectancy between the state with the highest and the one with the lowest is 8.8 years? The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) ran the data,…
Most of us have crossed paths with one or two snobs. But did you know that some states might be snobbier than others? A study by Zippia measured four factors to determine the snobbiness of each state: And now, here’s a much-needed disclaimer: We’re fully aware that a person can earn an arts and humanities…
With summer around the corner, many Americans are planning a road trip for their next getaway. Of the 24% of Americans planning on traveling within the United States this year, 63% will get around solely by car. To help you choose your next destination, here are the 15 states that rank highest in terms of…
Let’s face it: We’ve all run into a less-than-friendly American or two. Maybe you’d even classify yourself in that category. But it goes beyond individuals; some cities are notorious for having a rude local culture (unfriendly New York City streets, anyone?). But stereotypes aren’t always true, so language learning marketplace Preply ran a study that…
Public transportation has its benefits. But like any type of travel, it comes with its own set of dangers. Statistically, public transport is potentially riskier depending on which state you use it in. In 2019, Americans took 10 billion trips on subways, trains, buses, and other forms of public transportation across 50 states. As populations…
No matter what diet you’re following, junk food, whether sweet or salty, is always in style for many people. How does your favorite pick-me-up snack stack up to the most popular one in your state? Measuring Snack Cravings Zippia selected 45 popular snacks, analyzing their search volume by state on Google Trends. Potato chips, candy,…
“America’s middle class shrinking” is a common phrase Americans hear. But it is true? According to Pew Research Center, the number of people 18 years and older in middle-class households shrunk by 11% between 1971 and 2021. Just how much money must residents in each state earn to be considered middle class? Defining the Middle…
Does it feel like people are moving to your city in droves, clogging up highways and making wait times longer at grocery stores? If so, you might not be surprised if you see your city on this list of the fastest-growing places in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report determined the fastest-growing places in…
Most Americans don’t fear that a deadly animal could attack them every time they leave their homes. However, dangerous animals coexist with humans across the United States. These are the states where residents have a relatively higher chance of losing their lives at the “paws” of one of them. Analyzing the Data Outdoor resource Outforia…
According to the National Library of Medicine, Americans tend to live shorter lives and grapple with more health issues compared to people in high-income countries. On top of that, Americans in certain states have an even higher chance of being unhealthy. Forbes set out to compile a complete ranking of states based on health criteria….
