Summary
A report by WalletHub ranked states in the U.S. based on "sinful" behaviors, with Nevada topping the list for 2026 due to factors like gambling. The analysis used various measures, such as crime and addiction, to create a vice index for each state. States like California, Louisiana, and Florida also ranked high, while Wyoming was considered the least sinful.
Key Facts
- Nevada ranked as the most "sinful" state due to gambling-related metrics such as the number of casinos.
- WalletHub used 54 indicators across categories like crime, addiction, and gambling to create a vice index.
- California, Louisiana, Florida, and Texas were in the top five "sinful" states.
- The seven dimensions measured were anger and hatred, jealousy, excesses and vices, greed, lust, vanity, and laziness.
- Wyoming ranked as the least sinful state, followed by New Hampshire and Idaho.
- High violent crime rates were tied between Alaska and New Mexico.
- Excessive drinking was most common in Montana and least common in Utah according to the report.
- WalletHub's analysis suggests that all states have some social challenges, but these vary in nature and severity.
