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ALABAMA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Birmingham 42.9 62.8 80.1 62.6 54.52 117 1.3
Mobile 50.8 68 82.2 68.5 64.64 123 0.3
Montgomery 46.7 65.2 81.7 65.3 49.16 108 0.3
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 56 to 58 Tornado Risk Ranking: 7
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Highest point of elevation and location: 500 feet. Cheaha Mountain Lowest point of elevation and location: Gulf of Mexico 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 53 Tidal coastline in miles: 607 Total area of the state in square miles: 52423 Square miles of inland water: 1672.7
Population in thousands: 4089 People per square mile: 78 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 31
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Percent of population that smokes* : 24.6
Alabama % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 31, Whites: 27.98, Blacks: 48.34, Hispanics: 36.62, Asians: 17.68
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Birmingham 122.2 Mobile 91.9 Montgomery 97.7 No death or inheritance taxes.* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 565

ALASKA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Anchorage 13 35.4 58.1 34.6 15.2 115 69.2
Fairbanks –12.7 30.2 61.5 25.1 10.37 106 67.5
Juneau 21.8 39.1 55.7 41.8 53.15 220 102.8
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 57 to 80 Tornado Risk Ranking: 50.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 20,320 feet. Mt. McKinley Lowest point of elevation and location: Pacific Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 6,640 Tidal coastline in miles: 315,904 Total area of the state in square miles: 656424 Square miles of inland water: 4522.8
Population in thousands: 570 People per square mile: 1 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score)score: CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 14
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Percent of population that smokes* : 26.1
Alaska % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 13, Whites: 10.88, Blacks: 15.84, Hispanics: About average, Asians: 17.54
Average home price * (in $ thousands): No prices available. Selector scores based on western states. No death or inheritance taxes* and no personal income or capital gains taxes* . No state sales tax. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 701





ARIZONA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Phoenix 52.3 68.1 92.3 73.4 7.11 36 Trace
Tucson 51.1 64.9 86.2 70.4 11.14 52 1.2
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 23 to 39 Tornado Risk Ranking: 38.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 4100 feet. Humphreys Peak Lowest point of elevation and location: Colorado River 70 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 114006 Square miles of inland water: 7250.7
Population in thousands: 3750 People per square mile: 33 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 47
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Percent of population that smokes *: 21.9
Arizona % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 16, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Phoenix 130.9 Tucson 114.1 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 624



ARKANSAS
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Little Rock 39.9 62.4 82.1 63.1 49.2 104 5.4
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 56 to 57 Tornado Risk Ranking: 9.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 650 feet. Magazine Mountain Lowest point of elevation and location: Ouachita River 55 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 53182 Square miles of inland water: 381.57
Population in thousands: 2372 People per square mile: 45 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 43
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Percent of population that smokes* : 25.9
Arkansas % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 30, Whites: 28.11, Blacks: 49.31, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Little Rock-N. Little Rock 89.1 Memphis 104.8 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 527



CALIFORNIA
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Los Angeles 56 59.5 69 66.3 12.08 36 Trace
Sacramento 45.3 58.2 75.6 63.9 17.1 58 0.1
San Diego 56.8 61.2 70.3 67.5 9.32 43 Trace
San Francisco 48.5 54.8 62.2 60.6 19.71 63 T
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 21 to 61 Tornado Risk Ranking: 45.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 2900 feet. Mt. Whitney Lowest point of elevation and location: Death Valley 2822 feet. General coastline in miles: 840 3,427 Total area of the state in square miles: 163707 Square miles of inland water: 233.69
Population in thousands: 30380 People per square mile: 186 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 9 (4 is best, 16 is worst scorend lowest score is 4): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 46
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Percent of population that smokes* : 19.2
California % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 15, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: 15.2, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Los Angeles Area Calif 202.9 Orange Cnty. (Anaheim/Santa Ana MSA) 300.8 Riverside/San Bernardino 134.2 Sacramento 136.6 San Diego 251.4 San Francisco Bay Area 418.6 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 798



COLORADO
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Denver 29.5 47.4 73.4 51.9 15.31 88 59.8
Grand Junction 25.5 51.7 78.9 54.9 8 72 26.1
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 36 to 40 Tornado Risk Ranking: 34.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 6800 feet. Mt. Elbert Lowest point of elevation and location: Arkansas River 3350 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 104100 Square miles of inland water: 810.8
Population in thousands: 3377 People per square mile: 32 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 21
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Percent of population that smokes* : 22.8
Colorado % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 16, Whites: About average, Blacks: 17.12, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Colorado Springs 147.1 Denver 181.5 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 363



CONNECTICUT
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Hartford 25.2 48.8 73.4 52.4 44.39 127 50
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 52 to 60 Tornado Risk Ranking: 13.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 500 feet. Mt. Frissell, on south slope Lowest point of elevation and location: Long Island Sound 0 feet. General coastline in miles: — Tidal coastline in miles: 618 Total area of the state in square miles: 5543.7 Square miles of inland water: 370.78
Population in thousands: 3291 People per square mile: 594 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 3
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Percent of population that smokes* : 21.2
Connecticut % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 9, Whites: 8.31, Blacks: 17.99, Hispanics: 15.41, Asians: 7.48
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Hartford 149.9 New Haven/Meriden 141.9 New York/N. New Jersey/Long Island 221.5 No inheritance tax * on spouse or most direct ancestors and descendants. Inheritance tax * on most others ranges up to $115,670 plus 14% of amount over $1 million. After the year 2000, no inheritance taxes* at all. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 391



DELAWARE
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Wilmington 31.2 52.4 76 56.3 41.38 117 20.9
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 55 to 55 Tornado Risk Ranking: 19.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 60 feet. Ebright Road, Del.–Pa. state line Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. 28 Tidal coastline in miles: 381 Total area of the state in square miles: 2489.4 Square miles of inland water: 11761
Population in thousands: 680 People per square mile: 273 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 9 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 20
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Percent of population that smokes* : 24.4
Delaware % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 28, Whites: About average, Blacks: 39.63, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Wilmington 120.7 No death or inheritance taxes* . No state sales tax. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 678



DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Washington 35.2 56.7 78.9 59.3 39 112 17
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 53 to 53 Tornado Risk Ranking: 11.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 150 feet. Tenleytown, at Reno Reservoir Lowest point of elevation and location: Potomac River 1 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 68.36 Square miles of inland water: 400.64
Population in thousands: 598 People per square mile: 8794 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: Not ranked by SC/but we scored DC high (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 51
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Percent of population that smokes* : 23
DC % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 13, Whites: 8.03, Blacks: 15.88, Hispanics: 14.21, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Washington DC 177.5 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 2,024



FLORIDA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Miami 67.1 75.3 82.5 77.9 57.55 129 0
Tampa 59.8 71.5 82.1 74.4 46.73 107 Trace
Vero Beach 61.9 71.7 81.1 75.2 51.41 e=Arial size=1>N/A. N/A.
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 55 to 67 Tornado Risk Ranking: 12.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 100 feet. Sec. 30, T6N, R20W, Walton County Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 1,350 Tidal coastline in miles: 8,426 Total area of the state in square miles: 65758 Square miles of inland water: 8277.4
Population in thousands: 13277 People per square mile: 202 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 8 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 36
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Percent of population that smokes* : 22
Florida % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 19, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Bradenton 114.3 Daytona Beach 84.6 Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood/Pompano Beach 140.3 Ft. Myers/Cape Coral 97.3 Gainesville 106.2 Jacksonville 97 Melbourne/Titusville/Palm Bay 94.3 Miami/Hialeah 138.2 Ocala 71.5 Orlando 106.2 Pensacola 98.6 Sarasota 142 Tallahassee 119.5 Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater 103.8 W. Palm Beach/Boca Raton/Delray Beach 132.3 No death or inheritance taxes* and no personal income or capital gains taxes* . Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 1,024



GEORGIA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Savannah 49.1 66 81.2 66.9 49.7 111 0.3
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 51 to 56 Tornado Risk Ranking: 42.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 600 feet. Brasstown Bald Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 100 Tidal coastline in miles: 2,344 Total area of the state in square miles: 59441 Square miles of inland water: 549.91
Population in thousands: 6623 People per square mile: 111 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 8 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 28
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Percent of population that smokes* : 23.6
Georgia % of Home Loan Denials*
Georgia % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 24, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Chattanooga 93.4 Atlanta 125.4 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 607



HAWAII
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Honolulu 72.6 75.7 80.1 79.5 23.47 100 0
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 55 to 68 Tornado Risk Ranking: 46.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 3030 feet. Puu Wekiu, Mauna Kea Lowest point of elevation and location: Pacific Ocean 0 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 10932 Square miles of inland water: 678.93
Population in thousands: 1135 People per square mile: 104 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 8 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 13
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Percent of population that smokes* : 19.5
Hawaii % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 12, Whites: About average, Blacks: 15.69, HispanicsHispanics: 13.04, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Honolulu 289 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 278



IDAHO
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Boise 29.9 48.6 74.6 51.9 11.71 92 21.4
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 43 to 44 Tornado Risk Ranking: 6.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 5000 feet. Borah Peak Lowest point of elevation and location: Snake River 710 feet. General coastline in miles: 750 Tidal coastline in miles: 1,052 Total area of the state in square miles: 83574 Square miles of inland water: 761.02
Population in thousands: 1039 People per square mile: 12 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 10 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 41
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Percent of population that smokes* : 20.3
Idaho % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 22, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: 38.41, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Boise City Idaho 125.4 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 257



ILLINOIS
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Chicago 21.4 48.8 73 53.5 33.34 127 40.3
Springfield 24.6 53.3 76.5 56 33.78 114 24.5
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 59 to 61 Tornado Risk Ranking: 1.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 600 feet. Charles Mound Lowest point of elevation and location: Mississippi River 279 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 57918 Square miles of inland water: 2716.8
Population in thousands: 11543 People per square mile: 199 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 10 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 33
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Percent of population that smokes* : 23.1
Illinois % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 12, Whites: 10.48, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: 10.8, Asians: 8.78
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Davenport/Moline/Rock Island 79.1 Saint Louis 99.9 Aurora/Elgin 158.2 Champaign/Urbana/Rantoul 87.9 Chicago 166.7 Lake County 162.6 Peoria 86.8 Rockford 93.5 Springfield 82.4 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 861



INDIANA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Indianapolis 26 52.4 75.1 54.8 39.12 125 23.1
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 59 to 63 Tornado Risk Ranking: 14.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 700 feet. Franklin Township Lowest point of elevation and location: Ohio River 320 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 36420 Square miles of inland water: 86051
Population in thousands: 5610 People per square mile: 154 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 37
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Percent of population that smokes* : 26
Indiana % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 18, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Cincinnati 124 Ft. Wayne 87.4 Gary/Hammond 95.8 Indianapolis 106.6 Louisville 112.3 South Bend/Mishawaka 76.4 Exempts spouse; inheritance tax * on lineal ancestors and descendants is as high as $92,250 plus 10% of amount over $1.5 million; $182,000 plus 15% on other relatives and $245,000 plus 20% on non-relatives. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 515



IOWA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Des Moines 18.6 50.5 76.3 54.2 30.83 107 34.7
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 60 to 63 Tornado Risk Ranking: 10.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1100 feet. Sec. 29, T100N, R41W, Osceola County Lowest point of elevation and location: Mississippi River 480 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 56276 Square miles of inland water: 1522.5
Population in thousands: 2795 People per square mile: 50 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 10
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Percent of population that smokes* : 23.4
Iowa % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 17, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Davenport/Moline/Rock Island 79.1 Cedar Rapids 110.1 Des Moines 113.5 Omaha 115.3 Waterloo/Cedar Falls 72.9 Inheritance tax * exempts spouse, lineal ancestors and descendants and stepchildren, but is as high as 15% on others. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 310



KANSAS
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Dodge City 29.5 54.3 80 57.7 20.66 78 19.5
Wichita 29.6 56.3 81.4 59.1 28.61 85 16.4
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 50 to 59 Tornado Risk Ranking: 21.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 2000 feet. Mt. Sunflower Lowest point of elevation and location: Verdigris River 679 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 82282 Square miles of inland water: 1107.1
Population in thousands: 2495 People per square mile: 30 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 8
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Percent of population that smokes* : 21.1
Kansas % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 21, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Kansas City 119.4 Topeka 75.2 Wichita 88.8 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 409



KENTUCKY
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Lexington 31.5 55.1 75.9 56.8 45.68 131 16.3
Louisville 32.5 56.6 77.6 57.7 43.56 125 17.5
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 58 to 60 Tornado Risk Ranking: 8.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 750 feet. Black Mountain Lowest point of elevation and location: Mississippi River 257 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 40411 Square miles of inland water: 2632.8
Population in thousands: 3713 People per square mile: 92 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 10 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 35
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Percent of population that smokes* : 30.8
Kentucky % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 28, Whites: 27.82, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Cincinnati 124 Lexington/Fayette 115.1 Louisville 112.3 Exempts spouse; inheritance tax * on lineal ancestors and descendants is as high as $35,350 plus 10% of amount over $500,000; $70,960 plus 16% on other relatives and $76,670 plus 16% on non-relatives. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 317



LOUISIANA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Baton Rouge 50.8 68.4 82.1 68.2 55.77 108 0.1
New Orleans 52.4 68.7 82.1 69.2 59.74 114 0.2
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 58 to 63 Tornado Risk Ranking: 41.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 100 feet. Driskill Mountain Lowest point of elevation and location: New Orleans 82 feet. General coastline in miles: 397 Tidal coastline in miles: 7,721 Total area of the state in square miles: 51843 Square miles of inland water: 364
Population in thousands: 4252 People per square mile: 82 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 50
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Percent of population that smokes* : 25.5
Louisiana % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 30, Whites: 26.79, Blacks: 44.85, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Baton Rouge 106.4 New Orleans 104.4 Shreveport 75.6 Exempts spouse; inheritance tax * as high as $400 plus 3% of amount over $20,000 on lineal descendants, $1,000 plus 7% on other relatives and $1,750 plus 10% on non-relatives. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 856



MAINE
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Caribou 10.7 37.3 65.1 43.1 36.59 160 113.3
Portland 21.5 42.8 68.1 48.5 43.52 128 72.4
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 59 to 61 Tornado Risk Ranking: 27.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 600 feet. Mt. Katahdin Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 228 Tidal coastline in miles: 3,478 Total area of the state in square miles: 35387 Square miles of inland water: 534.76
Population in thousands: 1235 People per square mile: 35 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 7 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 1
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Percent of population that smokes* : 22.4
Maine % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 25, Whites: 25.39, Blacks: 39.53, Hispanics: About average, Asians: 20
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Portland 106.4 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 121



MARYLAND
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Baltimore 32.7 54 76.8 56.9 41.84 113 21.8
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 54 to 54 Tornado Risk Ranking: 2.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 350 feet. Backbone Mountain Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 31 Tidal coastline in miles: 3,190 Total area of the state in square miles: 12407 Square miles of inland water: 698.26
Population in thousands: 4860 People per square mile: 392 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 6 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 7
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Percent of population that smokes* : 22.4
Maryland % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 11, Whites: 9.22, Blacks: 14.09, Hispanics: 9.34, Asians: 8.41
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Baltimore 145.2 Wilmington 120.7 Washington 177.5 Inheritance tax * is 1% on spouse after $100,000 exemption (no tax * on real property); 1% on lineal ancestors and descendants; 10% on others. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 847



MASSACHUSETTS
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Boston 29.6 48.7 73.5 54.8 43.81 127 41.8
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 57 to 58 Tornado Risk Ranking: 18.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 500 feet. Mt. Greylock Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 192 Tidal coastline in miles: 1,519 Total area of the state in square miles: 10555 Square miles of inland water: 822.84
Population in thousands: 5996 People per square mile: 568 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 10 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 2
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Percent of population that smokes* : 20.9
Massachusetts % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 9, Whites: 8.21, Blacks: 17.85, Hispanics: 15.32, Asians: 8.46
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Boston 255 Springfield 108.9 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 644



MICHIGAN
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Detroit 23.4 47.3 71.9 51.9 30.97 133 40.4
Grand Rapids 22 46.3 71.4 50.9 34.35 143 72.4
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 53 to 62 Tornado Risk Ranking: 26.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 900 feet. Mt. Arvon Lowest point of elevation and location: Lake Erie 572 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 96810 Square miles of inland water: 1489.8
Population in thousands: 9368 People per square mile: 97 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 25
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Percent of population that smokes* : 27.4
Michigan % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 19, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Detroit 137.2 Grand Rapids 112.7 Kalamazoo 111.4 Lansing/East Lansing 101.6 Saginaw/Bay City/Midland 84.8 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 590



MINNESOTA
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Duluth 6.3 38.3 65.4 44.2 29.68 135 77.4
Minneapolis-St. Paul 11.2 46 73.1 49.6 26.36 115 48.9
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 60 to 65 Tornado Risk Ranking: 3.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1200 feet. Eagle Mountain Lowest point of elevation and location: Lake Superior 600 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 86943 Square miles of inland water: 1520
Population in thousands: 4432 People per square mile: 51 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 8 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 11
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Percent of population that smokes* : 18
Minnesota % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 12, Whites: 11.28, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Fargo/Moorhead 93.9 Minneapolis/St. Paul 140.7 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 338



MISSISSIPPI
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Jackson 45.7 65.1 81.9 65 52.82 109 1.2
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 55 to 58 Tornado Risk Ranking: 15.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 300 feet. Woodall Mountain Lowest point of elevation and location: Gulf of Mexico 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 44 Tidal coastline in miles: 359 Total area of the state in square miles: 48434 Square miles of inland water: 6.95
Population in thousands: 2592 People per square mile: 54 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 42
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Percent of population that smokes* : 24.1
Mississippi % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 42, Whites: 35.32, Blacks: 58.47, Hispanics: 38.82, Asians: 23.08
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Biloxi/Gulfport 65.5 Jackson 97 Memphis 104.8 Does not exempt spouse. Death tax * (on estate value exceeding the federal unified credit) ranges from 1% to a marginal rate of 16% on amount above $10 million. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 469



MISSOURI
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Jackson 45.7 65.1 81.9 65 52.82 109 1.2
Kansas City 28.4 56.9 80.9 59.6 29.27 98 20
St. Louis 28.8 56.1 78.9 57.9 33.91 111 19.8
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 58 to 60 Tornado Risk Ranking: 44.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 800 feet. Taum Sauk Mountain Lowest point of elevation and location: St. Francis River 230 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 69709 Square miles of inland water: 7734.1
Population in thousands: 5158 People per square mile: 74 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 24
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Percent of population that smokes* : 26.4
Missouri % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 22, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Kansas City 119.4 Saint Louis 99.9 Springfield 84.1 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 577



MONTANA
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Billings 20.9 44.6 72.3 49.3 15.09 96 57.2
Helena 18.1 42.3 67.9 45.1 11.37 96 47.9
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 44 to 54 Tornado Risk Ranking: 22.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 3400 feet. Granite Peak Lowest point of elevation and location: Kootenai River 1800 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 147046 Square miles of inland water: 2324.6
Population in thousands: 808 People per square mile: 5 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 30
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Percent of population that smokes* : 21.5
Montana % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 26, Whites: About average, Blacks: 37.84, Hispanics: 34.23, Asians: 38.46
Average home price * (in $ thousands): No prices available. Selector scores based on neighboring states. Exempts spouse and children; inheritance tax * on other relatives is as high as $13,500 plus 24% of amount over $100,000; on, $18,000 plus 32%. No state sales tax. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 132



NEBRASKA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Omaha 20.2 52.2 77.7 54.5 30.34 98 31.1
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 54 to 60 Tornado Risk Ranking: 49.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 2600 feet. Johnson Township, Kimball County Lowest point of elevation and location: Missouri River 840 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 77358 Square miles of inland water: 1709.6
Population in thousands: 1593 People per square mile: 21 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 15
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Percent of population that smokes* : 22
Nebraska % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 14, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Lincoln 104.4 Omaha 115.3 Exempts spouse; inheritance tax * on lineal ancestors and descendants is as high as $500 plus 1% of amount over $60,000; on other relatives, $3,480 plus 9%; on non-relatives, $8,250 plus 18%. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 438



NEVADA
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Las Vegas 44.5 63.5 90.2 67.5 4.19 26 1.4
Reno 32.2 46.4 69.5 50.3 7.49 51 25.3
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 31 to 37 Tornado Risk Ranking: 36.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 5500 feet. Boundary Peak Lowest point of elevation and location: Colorado River 479 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 110567 Square miles of inland water: 40001
Population in thousands: 1284 People per square mile: 12 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 10 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 44
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Percent of population that smokes* : 30.4
Nevada % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 22, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Las Vegas 134.3 Reno 154.4 No death or inheritance taxes* and no personal income or capital gains taxes* . Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 799



NEW HAMPSHIRE
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Concord 19.9 44.1 69.5 48.3 36.53 125 64.5
Mt. Washington 5.1 22.4 48.7 30.5 89.92 209 246.8
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 54 to 84 Tornado Risk Ranking: 31.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1000 feet. Mt. Washington Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 13 Tidal coastline in miles: 131 Total area of the state in square miles: 9350.9 Square miles of inland water: 5103.3
Population in thousands: 1105 People per square mile: 118 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 9 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 5
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Percent of population that smokes* : 23.3
New Hampshire % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 18, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): No prices available. Selector scores based on neighboring states. Exempts spouse, lineal ancestors and descendants; inheritance tax * on all others is 18%. No personal income or capital gains taxes* . No state sales tax. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 113



NEW JERSEY
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Atlantic City 31.8 51 74.4 55.5 41.93 112 16.4
Newark 31.2 52.1 76.8 57.2 42.34 122 28.2
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 53 to 56 Tornado Risk Ranking: 40.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 250 feet. High Point Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 130 Tidal coastline in miles: 1,792 Total area of the state in square miles: 8722 Square miles of inland water: 458.98
Population in thousands: 7760 People per square mile: 890 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 10 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 17
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Percent of population that smokes* : 19.1
New Jersey % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 10, Whites: 8.06, Blacks: 16.47, Hispanics: 13.05, Asians: 8.63
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Bergen/Passaic 250.2 Middlesex/Somerset/Hunterdon 198.5 Monmouth/Ocean 186.2 Newark 229.5 Atlantic City 111.7 New York/N. New Jersey/Long Island 221.5 Philadelphia 116.4 Trenton 151 Exempts spouse, parents, and children from inheritance tax; all others pay as much as 16% after $25,000 exemption per heir. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 493



NEW MEXICO
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Albuquerque 34.8 55.1 78.8 57.4 8.12 59 10.6
Roswell 41.4 61.9 81.4 61.7 9.7 52 11.4
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 29 to 41 Tornado Risk Ranking: 32.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 5700 feet. Wheeler Peak Lowest point of elevation and location: Red Bluff Reservoir 2842 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 123598 Square miles of inland water: 7326.1
Population in thousands: 1548 People per square mile: 13 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 49
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Percent of population that smokes* : 22.6
New Mexico % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 35, Whites: About average, Blacks: 37.94, Hispanics: 43.42, Asians: 39.59
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Albuquerque 128 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 853



NEW YORK
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Albany 21.1 46.6 71.4 50.5 35.74 134 65.5
Buffalo 23.5 45.4 70.7 51.5 37.52 169 92.2
New York 31.8 51.9 76.4 57.5 42.82 119 26.1
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 55 to 63 Tornado Risk Ranking: 23.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1000 feet. Mt. Marcy Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 127 Tidal coastline in miles: 1,850 Total area of the state in square miles: 54475 Square miles of inland water: 1303.1
Population in thousands: 18058 People per square mile: 331 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 34
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CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 19
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Percent of population that smokes* : 24.1
New York % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 16, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Nassau/Suffolk 209.2 Albany/Schenectady/Troy 100.4 Buffalo/Niagara Falls 78.8 New York/N. New Jersey/Long Island 221.5 Rochester 83.4 Syracuse 74.5 Exempts spouse; death tax * for all others ranges from 2% (of estate worth $50,000 or less) to $1.45 million plus 21% (of estate in excess of $10.1 million). Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 689



NORTH CAROLINA
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Asheville 36.8 55.7 73.2 56 47.71 124 17.5
Charlotte 40.5 60.3 78.5 60.7 43.16 111 6.1.
Raleigh 39.6 59.4 77.7 59.7 41.76 112 7.7
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 54 to 66 Tornado Risk Ranking: 30.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 700 feet. Mt. Mitchell Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 301 Tidal coastline in miles: 3,375 Total area of the state in square miles: 53821 Square miles of inland water: 4508.2
Population in thousands: 6737 People per square mile: 125 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 19
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Percent of population that smokes* : 24.6
North Carolina % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 32, Whites: 26.39, Blacks: 52.76, Hispanics: 41.89, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Charlotte/Gastonia/Rock Hill 138.3 Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point 124.7 Raleigh/Durham 156.3 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 607



NORTH DAKOTA
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Bismark 6.7 42.5 70.4 46.1 15.36 96 40.3
Fargo 4.3 42.1 70.6 46.3 19.59 100 35.9
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 57 to 62 Tornado Risk Ranking: 5.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1900 feet. White Butte Lowest point of elevation and location: Red River 750 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 70704 Square miles of inland water: 480.67
Population in thousands: 635 People per square mile: 9 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 6
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Percent of population that smokes* : 20
North Dakota % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 17, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: 38.89, Asians: 20.45
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Fargo/Moorhead 93.9 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 87



OHIO
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Cleveland 25.5 48.1 71.6 53.2 35.4 156 53.6
Columbus 27.1 51.4 73.8 53.9 36.97 137 28.3
Toledo 23.1 47.8 71.8 51.7 31.78 137 38.3
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 59 to 62 Tornado Risk Ranking: 4.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 850 feet. Campbell Hill Lowest point of elevation and location: Ohio River 455 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 44828 Square miles of inland water: 3874.9
Population in thousands: 10939 People per square mile: 244 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 29
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Percent of population that smokes* : 26.1
Ohio % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 15, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: 8.11
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Akron 100.9 Cincinnati 124 Cleveland 121.3 Columbus 126.9 Dayton/Springfield 99.4 Toledo 98.9 Youngstown/Warren 70.4 Exempts spouse; death tax * for all others starts at 2% of estate worth up to $40,000 and ranges to $23,600 plus 7% of estate worth more than $500,000. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 435



OKLAHOMA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Oklahoma City 35.9 60.2 82.1 62.3 30.89 82 9
Tulsa 35.2 61 83.2 62.6 38.77 89 9
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 55 to 56 Tornado Risk Ranking: 47.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1300 feet. Black Mesa Lowest point of elevation and location: Little River 289 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 69903 Square miles of inland water: 1224.3
Population in thousands: 3175 People per square mile: 45 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 45
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Percent of population that smokes* : 23.9
Oklahoma % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 23, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Oklahoma City 80.8 Tulsa 93.6 Exempts spouse, but death tax * on estate value exceeding the federal unified credit for lineal ancestors and descendants (after exemption of $275,000) is as high as $838,850 plus 10% of amount over $10 million; $1,465,200 plus 15% for all others. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 560



OREGON
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Portland 38.9 50.4 67.7 54.3 37.39 154 6.8
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 47 to 73 Tornado Risk Ranking: 24.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 3300 feet. Mt. Hood Lowest point of elevation and location: Pacific Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 296 Tidal coastline in miles: 1,410 Total area of the state in square miles: 98386 Square miles of inland water: 2383.2
Population in thousands: 2922 People per square mile: 30 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 5 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 40
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Percent of population that smokes* : 21.1
Oregon % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 19, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Eugene/Springfield 131.7 Portland 166.7 No death or inheritance taxes* . No state sales tax. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 444



PENNSYLVANIA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Philadelphia 31.2 52.9 76.5 56.5 41.42 117 21.9
Pittsburgh 26.7 50.1 72 52.5 36.3 154 44.6
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 54 to 66 Tornado Risk Ranking: 33.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1100 feet. Mt. Davis Lowest point of elevation and location: Delaware River 0 feet. General coastline in miles: — Tidal coastline in miles: 89 Total area of the state in square miles: 46058 Square miles of inland water: 1238.6
Population in thousands: 11961 People per square mile: 260 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 16
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Percent of population that smokes* : 23.8
Pennsylvania % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 16, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: 9.39
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Philadelphia 116.4 Pittsburgh 87.8 Exempts spouse; inheritance tax * on lineal ancestors and descendants is 6%; on all others, 15%. Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 442



RHODE ISLAND
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Providence 28.2 47.9 72.5 53.2 45.32 124 37.1
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 55 to 55 Tornado Risk Ranking: 20.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 200 feet. Jerimoth Hill Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 40 Tidal coastline in miles: 384 Total area of the state in square miles: 1545.1 Square miles of inland water: 500.12
Population in thousands: 1004 People per square mile: 650 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 8 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 12
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Percent of population that smokes* : 22.6
Rhode Island % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 10, Whites: 8.6, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: 9.55
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Providence 129.4 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 334



SOUTH CAROLINA
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Charleston 47.9 64.3 80.5 65.8 51.59 113 0.6
Columbia 44.7 63.8 81 63.4 49.12 109 1.9
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 51 to 56 Tornado Risk Ranking: 28.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 350 feet. Sassafras Mountain Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 187 Tidal coastline in miles: 2,876 Total area of the state in square miles: 32007 Square miles of inland water: 1896
Population in thousands: 3560 People per square mile: 111 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 39
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Percent of population that smokes* : 24.7
South Carolina % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 40, Whites: 32.28, Blacks: 61.76, Hispanics: 41.49, Asians: 17.94
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Charleston 130.7 Charlotte/Gastonia/Rock Hill 138.3 Columbia 108.5 Greenville/Spartanburg 117.5 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 990



SOUTH DAKOTA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Sioux Falls 12.4 46.4 74 49.4 24.12 96 39.9
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 50 to 60 Tornado Risk Ranking: 16.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 2200 feet. Harney Peak Lowest point of elevation and location: Big Stone Lake 966 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 77121 Square miles of inland water: 1223.7
Population in thousands: 703 People per square mile: 9 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 27
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Percent of population that smokes* : 27.2
South Dakota % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 23, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: 37.35, Asians: 35.85
Average home price * * (in $ thousands): No prices available. Selector scores based on neighboring states. Exempts spouse; inheritance tax * on lineal descendants (after $30,000 exemption) is as high as $3,750 plus 7.5% of amount over $100,000; $15,115 plus 25% on other relatives and $18,144 plus 30% on non-relatives. No personal income or capital gains taxes* . Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 197



TENNESSEE
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Knoxville 38.2 59.6 77.6 59.5 47.29 127 12.3
Memphis 39.6 62.6 82.1 62.9 51.57 107 5.5
Nashville 37.1 59.7 79.4 60.2 48.49 119 11.1
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 56 to 59 Tornado Risk Ranking: 17.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 900 feet. Clingmans Dome Lowest point of elevation and location: Mississippi River 178 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 42146 Square miles of inland water: 926.49
Population in thousands: 4953 People per square mile: 118 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 8 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 38
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Percent of population that smokes* : 26.1
Tennessee % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 25, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Chattanooga 93.4 Knoxville 106.8 Memphis 104.8 Nashville 116 Exempts spouse; inheritance tax * on estate value exceeding the federal unified credit for all others (after $650,000 exemption) is as high as $30,200 plus 9.5% of amount over $440,000. No personal income or capital gains taxes* . Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 790



TEXAS
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Austin 49.1 68.7 84.7 69.8 31.5 83 0.9
Dallas-Ft. Worth 44 65.9 86.3 67.9 29.46 78 3.1
El Paso 44.2 63.6 82.5 63.6 7.82 47 5.2
Houston 51.4 68.7 83.1 69.7 44.76 105 0.4
San Antonio 50.4 69.6 84.6 70.2 29.13 81 0.4
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 43 to 60 Tornado Risk Ranking: 48.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1700 feet. Guadalupe Peak Lowest point of elevation and location: Gulf of Mexico 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 367 Tidal coastline in miles: 3,359 Total area of the state in square miles: 268601 Square miles of inland water: 6686.7
Population in thousands: 17349 People per square mile: 65 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 48
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Percent of population that smokes* : 21.9
Texas % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 28, Whites: 25.3, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: 37.66, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Amarillo 76.8 Austin/San Marcos 137.3 Beaumont/Port Arthur 81.9 Corpus Christi 82.4 El Paso 78.2 Houston 105.8 San Antonio 89.9 No death or inheritance taxes* and no personal income or capital gains taxes* . Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 603



UTAH
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Salt Lake City 28.6 49.2 77.5 53 15.31 90 59.1
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 35 to 43 Tornado Risk Ranking: 43.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 6100 feet. Kings Peak Lowest point of elevation and location: Beaverdam Wash 2000 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 84904 Square miles of inland water: 2736
Population in thousands: 1770 People per square mile: 21 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 22
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Percent of population that smokes* : 14.2
Utah % of Home Loan Denials* *
General population: 15, Whites: About average, Blacks: 16.48, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Salt Lake City/Ogden 137.7 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 334



VERMONT
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Burlington 16.6 42.7 69.6 47.9 33.69 153 78.2
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 59 to 59 Tornado Risk Ranking: 29.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1000 feet. Mt. Mansfield Lowest point of elevation and location: Lake Champlain 95 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 9615 Square miles of inland water: 365.67
Population in thousands: 567 People per square mile: 59 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 7 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 4
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Percent of population that smokes* : 22.3
Vermont % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 23, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: About average, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): No prices available. Selector scores based on neighboring states. No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 120



VIRGINIA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Norfolk 39.9 58.2 78.4 61.3 45.22 115 7.9
Richmond 36.6 57.9 77.8 58.6 44.07 113 14.6
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 53 to 63 Tornado Risk Ranking: 39.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 950 feet. Mt. Rogers Lowest point of elevation and location: Atlantic Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 112 Tidal coastline in miles: 3,315 Total area of the state in square miles: 42769 Square miles of inland water: 3171.1
Population in thousands: 6286 People per square mile: 147 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 23
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Percent of population that smokes* : 22.9
Virginia % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 15, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: 13.54, Asians: 9.04
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Norfolk/Virginia Bch/Newport News 114.3 Richmond/Petersburg 122.9 Washington 177.5 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 345



WASHINGTON
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Olympia 37.2 47.3 63 50.1 50.96 164 18
Seattle-Tacoma 39.1 48.7 64.8 52.4 38.6 158 12.8
Spokane 25.7 45.8 69.7 47.5 16.71 114 51.5
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 44 to 73 Tornado Risk Ranking: 35.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1700 feet. Mt. Rainier Lowest point of elevation and location: Pacific Ocean 0 feet. General coastline in miles: 157 Tidal coastline in miles: 3,026 Total area of the state in square miles: 71303 Square miles of inland water: 4720.7
Population in thousands: 5018 People per square mile: 70 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 8 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 18
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Percent of population that smokes* : 21.4
Washington % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 16, Whites: About average, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: 34.92, Asians: About average
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Richland/Kennewick/Pasco 110.3 Seattle 226.1 Spokane 99.4 Tacoma 145.6 No death or inheritance taxes* and no personal income or capital gains taxes* . Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 441



WEST VIRGINIA
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Charleston 32.9 55.3 74.5 55.9 42.43 151 31.5
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 56 to 60 Tornado Risk Ranking: 25.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1500 feet. Spruce Knob Lowest point of elevation and location: Potomac River 240 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 24231 Square miles of inland water: 144.89
Population in thousands: 1801 People per square mile: 74 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 32
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Percent of population that smokes* : 27.9
West Virginia % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 35, Whites: 35.08, Blacks: 41.42, Hispanics: About average, Asians: 18.35
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Charleston 97.3 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 219



WISCONSIN
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Madison 15.6 45.8 70.6 49.5 30.84 118 40.8
Milwaukee 18.7 44.6 70.5 50.9 30.94 125 47
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 61 to 64 Tornado Risk Ranking: 37.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 1050 feet. Timms Hill Lowest point of elevation and location: Lake Michigan 579 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 65503 Square miles of inland water: 11190
Population in thousands: 4955 People per square mile: 76 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 11 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 9
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Percent of population that smokes* : 23.4
Wisconsin % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 11, Whites: 10.77, Blacks: 16.66, Hispanics: 14.34, Asians: 9.14
Average home price * (in $ thousands): Appleton/Oshkosh/Neenah 97.8 Green Bay 114.9 Madison 147.7 Milwaukee 137.9 Minneapolis/St. Paul 140.7 No death or inheritance taxes* Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 271



WYOMING
Weather in selected location(s) Click for current weather in any location. Average January temperature: Average April temperature: Average July temperature: Average October temperature: Annual inches rainfall Annual rainy days Annual inches snowfall
Casper 22.2 e=Arial size=1>42.1 70.9 47.1 11.43 95 80.5
Cheyenne 26.1 41.8 68.9 ace=Arial size=1>47.5 13.31 98 54.1
Range of annual average humidity from locations across the state: 43 to 49 Tornado Risk Ranking: 39.
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Highest point of elevation and location: 6700 feet. Gannett Peak Lowest point of elevation and location: Belle Fourche River 3099 feet. Total area of the state in square miles: 97818 Square miles of inland water: 713.56
Population in thousands: 460 People per square mile: 5 Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) sprawl score: 12 (4 is best, 16 is worst score): CRC Places to Raise Children Ranking* : 36
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Percent of population that smokes* : 22.8
Wyoming % of Home Loan Denials*
General population: 30, Whites: 28.92, Blacks: About average, Hispanics: Among the
Average home price * (in $ thousands): No prices available. Selector scores based on neighboring states. No death or inheritance taxes* and no personal income or capital gains taxes* . Violent crime victims per 100,000 residents: 255





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* 1
NetState.com States Ranked for High, Low and Average Monthly Temps (degrees Fahrenheit through 1997)
* 2 The Disaster Center bases it's risk assessment by dividing the square mileage of each state against the frequency of death, injury, number of tornadoes, and cost of damages for each state. They then rank each State by these individual categories. They then add the total of each State's indiviual rankings and divided by the number of factors (four). The data used covers the period of 1950-1995
* 3 UnitedHealth Group State Health Ranking - 1999 Edition Ranking of States by Prevalence of Smoking
* 4 Sales Tax Instititute Sales and Use Tax Rates.
* 5 Federation of Tax Administrators State Individual Income Tax Rates
* 6 Orange County Register Home mortgage loans approval rates.
* 7 National Association of REALTORS® Home prices.
* 8 Children's Rights Council Top Ten States to Raise a Child State rankings. Factors include child abuse/neglect, unimmunized at age 2, drop-out rate, children in poverty, child death rate, infant mortality rate. .