Nevada is the fourth-most fun state, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states across 26 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per capita.
“Living in one of the most fun states can boost your mental, physical and emotional health by giving you a wide range of activities to choose from, both indoor and outdoor, at a reasonable cost,” said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. “These states help residents stay active and socialize. They're also ideal for travelers who want to make the most out of the limited amount of time and money that they have for exploring.”
In-Depth Look at Nevada
Nevada is one of the most fun states, boasting the most nightlife activities and the most casinos per capita. It also has the second-best weather overall, as well as the latest time of last call for those who like to stay out into the wee hours of the night.
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However, Nevada has room for improvement in other areas. For example, it has the fourth-fewest state fairs and the 17th-fewest fitness and sports centers per capita.
In the study's two main categories, Nevada ranks seventh for Entertainment & Recreation and first for Nightlife. This puts Nevada in fourth place out of the 50 states.
Most Fun States in America
Overall Rank | State | Total Score | Entertainment & Recreation Rank | Nightlife Rank |
1 | California | 67.35 | 1 | 4 |
2 | Florida | 64.14 | 2 | 7 |
3 | Illinois | 59.87 | 3 | 2 |
4 | Nevada | 58.76 | 7 | 1 |
5 | New York | 58.40 | 4 | 3 |
6 | Colorado | 56.15 | 5 | 10 |
7 | Washington | 55.75 | 6 | 8 |
8 | Texas | 53.67 | 8 | 12 |
9 | Minnesota | 49.48 | 10 | 9 |
10 | Arizona | 48.01 | 9 | 21 |
The methodology can be found on the full version of the article on WalletHub.
