Nevada Is The Most ‘Sinful’ State In America
Some states are more well-behaved than others. But it’s fair to say that every state has its vices, from having drug problems to gambling addicts. WalletHub, a personal finance company, looked into the most “sinful” states in America. They compared the 50 states across 55 key indicators of “immoral or illicit” behavior. Their data set ranges from violent crimes per capita to excessive drinking to the share of the population with gambling disorders.
“Although residents of every state have wonderful qualities, people across the nation have their own moral struggles, from violent outbursts and bullying to compulsive gambling, excessive lust, and self-destructive consumption,” said a WalletHub analyst. They added, “At the individual level, harmful behavior may only impact a few people, but when a higher share of a state’s population engages in these activities, it diminishes the overall quality of life.”
They Call It “Sin City” For A Reason
According to the study, Nevada is the most sinful state in the U.S. This might not come as a surprise to some people, seeing that the state’s most well-known city is nicknamed “Sin City.” The study points out that the state leads the nation in casinos. It also has one of the largest gambling arrests per capita. Interestingly, they also point out that Nevada residents have some anger issues they vent online. They said that over 10% of the internet comments written by people in the state are hostile, with one of the highest rates in the nation.
Additionally, people in the state can be self-centered while partaking in their vices. According to the study, the state has the second-lowest volunteer rate in the country.
Following Nevada are Louisiana and California. The study points out that Louisiana residents use substances irresponsibly more than people in other states, leading the nation in adults who said they have driven drunk and have one of the highest rates of retail opioid prescriptions. Unfortunately, the state has an extremely high number of violent crimes per capita.
California has one of the highest numbers of mass shootings and elder abuse complaints, along with a very high rate of aggravated assault arrests per capita. The study shows that California residents have given in to lust as well, searching Google for terms relating to pornography and affairs more than people in any other state.
Take a look at the full list here and see what other states made the list.
Nevada Has 4 of the Best Cities for Singles in America
Looking for love in all the wrong places? Try Nevada, if you want to find a significant other. According to a recent study, two Nevada cities are on the list of having the most singles in America. That’s a lot of people single and looking to mingle.
WalletHub recently published a study that compared 182 U.S. cites in three key dimensions to find best and worst cities for singles. Those dimensions include economics; fun & recreation; and dating opportunities. Then, each dimension was evaluated on relevant metrics, such as the average price for two people to have a meal out, social clubs per capita, share of single population and more. “We evaluated those dimensions using 36 relevant metrics, which are listed below with their corresponding weights. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for singles,” WalletHub adds.
WalletHub also notes that, “Nearly 50% of the U.S. adult population is unmarried (never married, divorced or widowed), according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The share may be higher or lower in an individual city, though, and the ratio of women to men also will differ in each. Some singles may boost their chances of meeting others through online dating, which got a boost in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
The study found that the top five best cities in which to be single are Seattle, Washington at No. 1 and Madison, Wisconsin at No. 2. Those are followed by Denver, Colorado at No. 3; San Francisco, California at No. 2; and Portland, Oregon at No. 5. The city in America with the highest number of singles is Burlington, Vermont.
Read on for which Nevada cities made the tally. Find the full study of the best cities to find love in America here.
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