Which US State Am I?

Take this quiz to see which state matches your personality!

Every state has its own personality and essence. Which state are you?

Take a shot at these quick questions, and we’ll tell you which U.S. state you’re most like deep down.

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Questions Overview

1. If you never had to do one of these again, which would you choose?
  1. Sleep.
  2. Eat.
  3. Exercise.
  4. Use the restroom.
2. Pick a yearbook superlative to describe yourself:
  1. Most likely to disappear forever and never be seen again.
  2. Most likely to get famous for something embarrassing.
  3. Most likely to achieve all their hopes and dreams.
  4. Most likely to live to be 100 years old.
3. Pick an all-expenses paid weekend getaway:
  1. Ski trip in the mountains.
  2. Sunny beach vacation.
  3. All-access music festival.
  4. Cattle drive ride-along.
4. How do you see yourself? I’m...
  1. Independent.
  2. Understanding.
  3. Carefree.
  4. Determined.
5. What do you value most in a friend?
  1. Total honesty, even when the truth hurts.
  2. Down for anything, even if it's dangerous.
  3. So chill that nothing frustrates them.
  4. Super reliable, even in a pinch.
6. Do you think you'd be able to survive alone in the wild?
  1. Absolutely. I'm an outdoors pro.
  2. Probably. I'm pretty resourceful.
  3. Probably not. I'd need to get super lucky.
  4. Definitely not. I'm not built for that kind of life.
7. Choose a view to see from your future dream home:
  1. A sprawling city from above, with so much life happening below.
  2. A meadow that's always in bloom, with colorful flowers of all kinds.
  3. A misty forest where wildlife wanders through.
  4. A serene desert that's always changing with the time of day.
8. Which app could you never live without?
  1. Maps. I'd get lost all the time without it!
  2. Music. I can't stand silence.
  3. Social media. I need to stay connected.
  4. Games. I get bored way too easily.
9. What's your biggest fear?
  1. Disappointing people.
  2. Falling short of my potential.
  3. Being forgotten.
  4. Losing loved ones.
10. How would your friends describe your sense of humor?
  1. Dry and sarcastic
  2. Goofy and silly
  3. Smart and clever
  4. Totally unique
11. Which of these makes you most nervous?
  1. Crowds
  2. Wild animals
  3. Extreme weather
  4. Loneliness or isolation
12. If you were a season, you'd be:
  1. Spring 🌸
  2. Summer ☀️
  3. Fall 🍂
  4. Winter ❄️

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Californian Traits:<\/b> Easygoing, social, accepting","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Take a Road Trip","id":55247,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/55247-16-1.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-55247-16-1.jpg","alt":"How to Take a Road Trip"},{"title":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States","id":10386125,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png","alt":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Hollywood-sign-1598473_1280.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0f\/Hollywood-sign-1598473_1280.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-Hollywood-sign-1598473_1280.jpg"},{"number":3,"text":"You are Texas!","meaning":"They say everything's bigger in Texas, and you're a larger-than-life personality. You live fast, laugh loud, keep a whole lot of friends, and when you decide to do something, it's go big or go home. What's the point in doing something only halfway? You're also loyal and loving, and there's room for everyone in your circle, as long as they're not stepping on your boots. You're someone people remember, and usually those memories are all good things, but you also know how to get into some trouble. Just be sure you know how to get out, too!

Texan Traits:<\/b> Friendly, bold, over-the-top","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Take a Road Trip","id":55247,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/55247-16-1.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-55247-16-1.jpg","alt":"How to Take a Road Trip"},{"title":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States","id":10386125,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png","alt":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Rio-grande-river-1581917_1280.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/13\/Rio-grande-river-1581917_1280.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-Rio-grande-river-1581917_1280.jpg"},{"number":4,"text":"You are Montana!","meaning":"You're so independent that you're probably lost in the woods as we speak. You like spending time by yourself, pondering life, the universe, and everything. People tend to wear you out, but you keep a close circle of loved ones who you tolerate. You also love nature and the great outdoors, and wild animals are some of your closest friends. Not everyone understands you, but that's alright, because you know exactly who you are, and you're learning more about yourself every day.

Montanan Traits:<\/b> Thoughtful, free-spirited, grounded","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Take a Road Trip","id":55247,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/55247-16-1.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-55247-16-1.jpg","alt":"How to Take a Road Trip"},{"title":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States","id":10386125,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png","alt":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Pexels kerry 160593 534398.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/4f\/Pexels-kerry-160593-534398.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-Pexels-kerry-160593-534398.jpg"},{"number":5,"text":"You are Washington!","meaning":"You're someone who's in touch with your darker side, and that's a beautiful thing. Fog, rain, dark forests; these are where you feel most at home. It's a gloomy, dramatic vibe, and either you get it or you don't. You're contemplative, thoughtful, and a profound thinker. Some might say you're a pessimist, but actually you're someone who's always finding the good in the bad, and making the most of a tricky situation. After all, there's beauty in the stormy coast and misty forest, but it's only there for people brave enough to venture out and find it.

Washingtonian Traits:<\/b> Resilient, optimistic, dramatic","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Take a Road Trip","id":55247,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/55247-16-1.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-55247-16-1.jpg","alt":"How to Take a Road Trip"},{"title":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States","id":10386125,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png","alt":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States"}],"minimum":0,"image":"America 1441980_1280.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/08\/America-1441980_1280.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-America-1441980_1280.jpg"},{"number":6,"text":"You are Florida!","meaning":"You're a free spirit with a whole lot of heart. To you, life is a wild thing, and you're just along for the ride. There are ups and there are downs, and you roll with the punches. It takes a good attitude and a positive outlook to make it through this life, and you know it more than anyone. Thankfully, you also know how to have a whole lot of fun, and some might say you have too much fun. But life is short, so why waste it playing it safe or limiting yourself? You're here for a good time and, with any luck, also a long time.

Floridian Traits:<\/b> Wild, adventurous, warm","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Take a Road Trip","id":55247,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/55247-16-1.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-55247-16-1.jpg","alt":"How to Take a Road Trip"},{"title":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States","id":10386125,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png","alt":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Pexels-nextvoyage-2225499.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f1\/Pexels-nextvoyage-2225499.jpg\/-crop-460-329-450px-Pexels-nextvoyage-2225499.jpg"},{"number":7,"text":"You are Ohio!","meaning":"You've got your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds. You're someone who values home-grown virtues like honesty and loyalty, but you also have big ambitions that you know you'll achieve one day. Sometimes the world feels awfully small, but sometimes that's just how you like it. You've got a close-knit group of people who have your back, and you'd do anything for each other. Some say that life is happening elsewhere, but plenty of life is happening right here, too, and you wouldn't trade it for the world.

Ohioan Traits:<\/b> Welcoming, funny, warm-hearted","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Take a Road Trip","id":55247,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/55247-16-1.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-55247-16-1.jpg","alt":"How to Take a Road Trip"},{"title":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States","id":10386125,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png","alt":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Ohio-1936640_1280.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Ohio-1936640_1280.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-Ohio-1936640_1280.jpg"},{"number":8,"text":"You are Louisiana!","meaning":"You've got something magical about you. You're wiser than your age might suggest, and you know things that other people don't. You're someone who values tradition, but you also know that the future brings new and exciting things. Some people might say you're irrational or naive, but you know that some things are beyond explanation, and you embrace that. Family is important to you, whether that's by blood or other bonds. Most importantly, you're someone who can stop, listen, and hear what the world has to say.

Louisianian Traits:<\/b> Wise, friendly, intuitive","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Take a Road Trip","id":55247,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/55247-16-1.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-55247-16-1.jpg","alt":"How to Take a Road Trip"},{"title":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States","id":10386125,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png","alt":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Nature 4885222_1280.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/55\/Nature-4885222_1280.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-Nature-4885222_1280.jpg"},{"number":9,"text":"You are Maryland!","meaning":"Some would say you're picky, but you would say you've just got taste. You're someone who's highly selective, and your standards are sky-high, but that's only because you know what you deserve, and you won't accept any less. It's about knowing your worth, more than anything. You enjoy the finer things in life, but you're not arrogant or pretentious. Actually, people find you super approachable, and they're drawn in by your down-to-earth vibe. It just goes to show that not everything is as it first appears.

Marylander Traits:<\/b> Refined, smart, witty","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Take a Road Trip","id":55247,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/55247-16-1.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-55247-16-1.jpg","alt":"How to Take a Road Trip"},{"title":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States","id":10386125,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png","alt":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Baltimore 4027194_1280.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f3\/Baltimore-4027194_1280.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-Baltimore-4027194_1280.jpg"},{"number":10,"text":"You are Michigan!","meaning":"You're someone who thrives under pressure. You know that you can't have anything without working for it, and that at the end of a long, cold winter is a bright, warm summer. You've got a whole lot of character, and you're a wild one at heart, but you also know that sometimes it takes discipline and hard work to figure things out. Even so, when people meet you they feel like they're diving into a fresh, cool lake, and they can't see the bottom. You've got depth, you've got charm, and you've earned every victory you get.

Michigander Traits:<\/b> Determined, lighthearted, experienced","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Take a Road Trip","id":55247,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Take-a-Road-Trip","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/55247-16-1.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-55247-16-1.jpg","alt":"How to Take a Road Trip"},{"title":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States","id":10386125,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-the-Flag-of-the-United-States","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-1280px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png","alt":"How to Draw the Flag of the United States"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Pexels anon 213834 702343.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/46\/Pexels-anon-213834-702343.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-Pexels-anon-213834-702343.jpg"}]" class="quiz_results_data"/>\"Guess<\/picture>","alt":"Guess the Celebrity Quiz"},{"title":"What Dog Breed Am I Quiz","id":13714885,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Dog-Breed-Am-I","image":"\"What<\/picture>","alt":"What Dog Breed Am I Quiz"},{"title":"What Is Your Outer Space Personality Type Quiz","id":14433146,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cosmos-Persona-Quiz","image":"\"Cosmos<\/picture>","alt":"What Is Your Outer Space Personality Type Quiz"}],"number":1},{"text":"West","result":"Fabulous! In that case, we think you'll enjoy these quizzes:","next_quizzes":[{"title":"Which Celebrity Am I Most Like Quiz","id":14668953,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrity-Personality-Quiz","image":"\"Celebrity<\/picture>","alt":"Which Celebrity Am I Most Like Quiz"},{"title":"Charli XCX Bratty Test","id":14592660,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Bratty-Test","image":"\"Bratty<\/picture>","alt":"Charli XCX Bratty Test"},{"title":"What Instrument Should I Play Quiz","id":14342159,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Instrument-Should-I-Play","image":"\"What<\/picture>","alt":"What Instrument Should I Play Quiz"}],"number":2}]}" class="quiz_questionnaire_data"/>

United States Personalities

The U.S. may be a single country, but there’s a whole lot of diversity across its 50 states. Each state has its own personality and, according to polls and surveys, you can sometimes guess someone’s personality based on where they live, or where they were born. Let’s take a look at some stats:

Friendliest States (as voted by tourists):
1. Minnesota
2. Tennessee
3. South Carolina
4. Texas
5. Wyoming

Rudest States (as voted by residents):
1. Rhode Island
2. Massachusetts
3. New Jersey
4. Nevada
5. Connecticut

Most Beautiful Scenery:
1. California
2. Hawaii
3. Alaska
4. Utah
5. Colorado

Voted Best State to Live In:
1. Louisiana
2. New Mexico
3. Mississippi
4. Arkansas
5. West Virginia


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