The Most Similar States to the West

1. Colorado, 2. Oregon, 3. Idaho, 4. Arizona, 5. Montana

Most Average State in Each of America’s Regions

The 6 macro-regions and their most average states

Variance in Geomorphology by US State

Explanation of the geomorphological data used in the State Similarity Index

Variance in Typical Behavior by US State

Explanation of the behavioral traits used in the State Similarity Index

Variance in Hydrology by US State

Explanation of the hydrological data used in the State Similarity Index

Variance in Topography by US State

Explanation of the topographical data used in the State Similarity Index

Similar States with Extremely Different Demographics

These states are similar, except for their demographics

Extremely Different States with Similar Demographics

These states have similar demographics, but little else in common

The Most Difficult States to Place in a Region

Most states neatly fit into a region. However, there are a few states that are not easily categorized.