States with the Most Laws Restricting Alcohol & Smoking

This map reflects states with the most laws restricting alcohol and smoking based on 10 key criteria.

States with the Most Laws Restricting Abortion

This map reflects states with the most laws restricting abortion based on 5 key criteria.

The Southern State Most Similar to the West

1. Oklahoma, 2. Texas, 3. Kentucky, 4. Arkansas, 5. North Carolina

The Southern State Most Similar to the Northeast

1. Virginia, 2. North Carolina, 3. Tennessee, 4. West Virginia, 5. Kentucky

States with the Most Gun Restrictions

Including restrictions and requirements for gun ownership in the United States

Extremely Different States with Similar Culture

These states have similar culture, but little else in common

US States with the Least Similar Politics

Why New York and Idaho have the least similar politics in the United States