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The most religious states in the United States are often found in the South and Midwest regions of the country, where values emphasizing faith play a significant role in day-to-day life. With a higher likelihood of identifying as Christian than any other religion, these states boast large numbers of regular churchgoers and often feature prominent Bible Belt denominations such as Baptist, Methodist, and Catholic churches. In addition to these more traditional faiths, there is also a notable presence of non-Christian religions in some areas, such as Islam and Judaism.

The importance of religion can be attributed to many factors, such as socio-economic stability or preference for traditional values. For example, poverty rates tend to be lower among individuals who practice organized religion since they typically internalize teachings promoting hard work, honesty, personal responsibility, and delayed gratification. Furthermore, those who prioritize their spiritual beliefs may find comfort in taking part in religious activities like prayer or meditation which help reduce stress levels and create an overall sense of well-being. Families living in more religious states often have larger social networks due to shared beliefs which can provide emotional support when needed. Ultimately, belonging to a faith-based community can increase feelings of belongingness for members involved which explains why religious beliefs remain so prevalent even today.

#StateHighly Religious PopulationReligious Population
1Alabama77%77%
2Mississippi77%74%
3Tennessee73%71%
4Louisiana71%71%
5Arkansas70%70%
6South Carolina70%69%
7West Virginia69%64%
8Georgia66%64%
9Oklahoma66%64%
10North Carolina65%62%
11Texas64%63%
12Utah64%58%
13Kentucky63%63%
14Virginia61%60%
15Missouri60%56%
16South Dakota59%57%
17Ohio58%56%
18New Mexico57%59%
19Iowa55%53%
20Kansas55%50%
21New Jersey55%50%
22Florida54%53%
23Indiana54%53%
24Maryland54%50%
25Nebraska54%54%
26Wyoming54%49%
27Arizona53%51%
28District of Columbia53%50%
29Michigan53%50%
30North Dakota53%53%
31Pennsylvania53%51%
32Delaware52%46%
33Idaho51%51%
34Illinois51%50%
35California49%47%
36Minnesota49%46%
37Nevada49%44%
38Rhode Island49%48%
39Montana48%44%
40Oregon48%45%
41Colorado47%47%
42Hawaii47%44%
43New York46%45%
44Alaska45%41%
45Washington45%44%
46Wisconsin45%44%
47Connecticut43%42%
48Maine34%34%
49Vermont34%32%
50Massachusetts33%33%
51New Hampshire33%33%

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77%

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45%

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Arizona

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53%

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#26

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Arkansas

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70%

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California

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49%

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#16

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Colorado

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47%

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#17

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Connecticut

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43%

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Delaware

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52%

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53%

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Florida

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54%

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Georgia

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66%

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Hawaii

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47%

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Idaho

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51%

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#27

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Illinois

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51%

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Indiana

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54%

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Iowa

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55%

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Kansas

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55%

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Kentucky

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63%

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Louisiana

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71%

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Maine

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34%

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Maryland

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54%

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#23

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Massachusetts

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33%

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Michigan

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53%

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Minnesota

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49%

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Mississippi

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77%

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Missouri

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60%

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Montana

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48%

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Nebraska

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54%

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Nevada

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49%

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New Hampshire

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33%

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New Jersey

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55%

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New Mexico

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57%

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New York

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46%

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North Carolina

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65%

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North Dakota

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53%

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Ohio

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58%

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Oklahoma

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66%

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Oregon

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48%

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Pennsylvania

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53%

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Rhode Island

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49%

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South Carolina

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70%

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South Dakota

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59%

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Tennessee

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73%

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Texas

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64%

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Utah

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64%

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Vermont

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34%

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Virginia

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61%

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Washington

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45%

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West Virginia

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69%

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Wisconsin

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45%

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Wyoming

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54%

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