Is Your State Among The Most Patriotic This Summer

This summer the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday on the Fourth of July. From coast to coast, Americans will gather for backyard barbecues, house parties and fireworks displays.

Patriotism is the name of the game on the Fourth of July, so which of these United States is the very best when it comes to celebrating our pride?

As WalletHub notes, there are a lot of different ways to show off just how patriotic you are during the summer holiday season. From hanging a flag to joining the military, there are several forms of patriotism on display in July.

WHAT MAKES SOMEONE PATRIOTIC?

“The most patriotic states have a lot of residents who serve or have served in the armed forces, high voter turnouts during elections, and a high share of the population volunteering with national or local organizations," WalletHub's Chip Lupo said. "Patriotism also isn’t concentrated in any one particular area – the top states are located in vastly different geographic regions.”

Using two main categories, 'Military Engagement Rank" and "Civic Engagement Ranking,' WalletHub set out to determine the most patriotic states in the country.

HOW PATRIOTIC IS MINNESOTA 

Minnesota finished ninth overall in the study despite having the third-fewest number of military enlistees in the USA, behind only North Dakota and Vermont. Their rating was heavily buoyed by having the highest number of adults who voted in the 2024 Presidential Election, along with the third-highest volunteer rate in the nation.

The most patriotic state in the country, per WalletHub, is Virginia, followed by Montana, Vermont, Colorado and Oregon, respectively.

The five least patriotic, starting with the worst, were Arkansas, New York, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida.