The most and least environmentally friendly states in the United States

Earth from space.

Earth Day is an annual reminder for all of us to look at how we can better protect the planet and the environment.

It’s a good time to take some time and reflect on how I can personally change my habits to reduce waste and become more sustainable.

WalletHub ranked each state on 25 different metrics based on 3 dimensions; environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors, and climate change contributions.

The following map shows which states are the most and least environmentally friendly. The greener the state the more environmentally friendly it is. Click or tap on a state to see its overall score and rank.

Most Green States

  1. Vermont
  2. New York
  3. Hawaii
  4. Maryland
  5. California

Least Green States

  1. North Dakota
  2. Alabama
  3. Mississippi
  4. Louisiana
  5. West Virginia

Earth Day is held every year on April 22 with various events planned across the world.



I'm a digital content specialist with the Office of the New York State Comptroller. I specialize in digital strategies, website management, and content marketing.

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