State Studies

It doesn’t take much time on the road to know there are less-than-ideal drivers that share the pavement with us. But could it be that some states have a higher concentration of ruder drivers than others? According to an Insurify study, the answer is yes. Find out if the states you think have the rudest…

Ask sommeliers where wine was invented, and you’ll likely receive several different answers with Asian origins. Regardless of who invented wine, there’s no shortage of Americans who are grateful for it. According to a Gallup poll, 29% of Americans favor wine over any other alcoholic beverage. If that sounds like a low number, you probably…

Those currently in the military can face obstacles they may not be ready for when they retire. They have to consider whether the state they decide to spend their time as a retiree in is right for them. Housing, taxes, and overall quality of life play a huge role in veterans’ decisions.  The step back…

With the majority of Americans having returned to the office, there’s no doubt that the worst commutes are getting, well, worse. Using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, SmartAsset predicts some workers will spend almost 222 hours driving to and from work. These cities are the biggest offenders for long commutes.  Driving People Crazy  To…

It might be hard to believe for some, but the average American’s household income has grown in recent years. This fact holds true even when adjusting for inflation, according to USAFacts. While not everyone lives like a celebrity, there are plenty of lavish locations in the States. Wondering where the wealthiest people in the country…

The education Americans receive, from childhood through college, plays a crucial role in shaping their futures. However, the quality of education varies widely across the country. To determine the best states for education, U.S. News & World Report analyzed metrics tied to higher education and pre-kindergarten through high school. They also took into account the…

A big drop in population within a city can affect the local real estate market, small businesses, and more. According to a study SmartAsset conducted in 2023, these cities saw the most decrease in their number of residents between 2017 and 2022.  Going Down  To determine which US cities experienced the most significant population decreases…

Hearing the word “recession” makes some Americans tense up. Although we’re not currently in a recession, a SmartAsset study shows that some places in the U.S. are more poised to soften the blow of an economic recession if it happens.  Smooth Sailing To scope out the best cities to ride out a recession, SmartAsset analyzed…

The number of parks in your city or how close you are to healthy restaurants may affect your personal health. Certain things you may not even consider, like the number of hospital beds, can determine the overall health of your city too.  America is known for being a diverse country, with countless differences as one…