Latest Study Shows North Dakota in Top 10 For Best Places to Live

Living in North Dakota, we already know we've got it good here. But how do we fare among other states when considering how proud we are of our state? 

A new poll by Gallup shows that people who live in the western United States are the most proud of their state.  77% of people in both Montana and Alaska say their state is the best place to live in the country.  What about us North Dakotans?  We have pride!  We came in at #8 on the list, as 66% of residents believe North Dakota is the best state in which to live.  We truly ARE the best, don’tcha think?

 Here is the rest of the list: 

1. Montana - 77%
2. Alaska - 77%
3. Utah - 70%
4. Wyoming - 69%
5. Texas - 68%
6. Hawaii - 68%
7. New Hampshire - 67%
8. North Dakota - 66%
9. Colorado - 65%
10. Vermont - 61%
11. Oregon - 61%
12. Minnesota - 61%

As for the bottom 10 …

• Rhode Island - 18%
• Illinois - 19%
• Mississippi - 26%
• Louisiana - 27%
• Michigan - 28%
• New Mexico - 28%
• New Jersey - 28%
• Maryland - 29%
• Missouri - 29%
• Connecticut - 31% (Gallup)