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As the second-luckiest state, New Jersey has a large number of lottery winners (33) and the third-highest median income ($85,751) in the country.
As the second-luckiest state, New Jersey has a large number of lottery winners (33) and the third-highest median income ($85,751) in the country.
New Hampshire has a life expectancy of 79 years old and only seven of every 100,000 people die in a car accident.
New Hampshire has a life expectancy of 79 years old and only seven of every 100,000 people die in a car accident.
The state of Massachusetts has the second-highest median income at $85,843 per household. Massachusetts also only has four car accident deaths per 100,000 people, which is the second-lowest in the country.
The state of Massachusetts has the second-highest median income at $85,843 per household. Massachusetts also only has four car accident deaths per 100,000 people, which is the second-lowest in the country.
The state of New York had 50 lottery winners, the most of any state.
The state of New York had 50 lottery winners, the most of any state.
Even though Utah doesn't have a lottery, Utah is still the sixth-luckiest state in the country. Utah has a high median income ($75,780) and a high life expectancy (79 years).
Even though Utah doesn’t have a lottery, Utah is still the sixth-luckiest state in the country. Utah has a high median income ($75,780) and a high life expectancy (79 years).
According to Zippia, Washington and Utah tied as the sixth-luckiest state. Washington has one of the highest life expectancies (80 years) and median income ($78,687).
According to Zippia, Washington and Utah tied as the sixth-luckiest state. Washington has one of the highest life expectancies (80 years) and median income ($78,687).
Rhode Island has only five car accident deaths per 100,000 people, the second-lowest rate in the country.
Rhode Island has only five car accident deaths per 100,000 people, the second-lowest rate in the country.
Residents of Connecticut are lucky to live a long life and have a high median income of $78,833.
Residents of Connecticut are lucky to live a long life and have a high median income of $78,833.
Hawaii ranks as one of the luckiest states due to a high life expectancy. At 82 years old, Hawaii has the highest life expectancy in the country.
Hawaii ranks as one of the luckiest states due to a high life expectancy. At 82 years old, Hawaii has the highest life expectancy in the country.
Not every place can be lucky though. Here are the states that didn't fare as well in the rankings.
Not every place can be lucky though. Here are the states that didn’t fare as well in the rankings.
The 10th least-luckiest state is South Carolina. Residents of South Carolina don't have good odds on the roads — 19 out of every 100,000 people die from a car accident in the state.
The 10th least-luckiest state is South Carolina. Residents of South Carolina don’t have good odds on the roads — 19 out of every 100,000 people die from a car accident in the state.
Since there isn't a lottery in Nevada, Nevadans must test their luck at the casinos in Las Vegas. The state's life expectancy is 78 years old and the median income is $63,276.
Since there isn’t a lottery in Nevada, Nevadans must test their luck at the casinos in Las Vegas. The state’s life expectancy is 78 years old and the median income is $63,276.
Residents of Kentucky have shorter lifespans (75 years) and lower median income ($52,295).
Residents of Kentucky have shorter lifespans (75 years) and lower median income ($52,295).
The Bayou State has the third-lowest median income in the country, averaging $51,073 per household.
The Bayou State has the third-lowest median income in the country, averaging $51,073 per household.
Arkansans don't have much luck playing the lottery. The state of Arkansas only has two big lottery winners, the lowest among the states that have lotteries.
Arkansans don’t have much luck playing the lottery. The state of Arkansas only has two big lottery winners, the lowest among the states that have lotteries.
New Mexico has the third-deadliest roads in the country; 20 out of every 100,000 people die from a car accident in the state.
New Mexico has the third-deadliest roads in the country; 20 out of every 100,000 people die from a car accident in the state.
Tennessee is the fourth least-lucky state due to the low number of lottery winners (8) and high number of car accident deaths per 100,000 people (16).
Tennessee is the fourth least-lucky state due to the low number of lottery winners (8) and high number of car accident deaths per 100,000 people (16).
Residents of Oklahoma are the third least-lucky because they have a lower life expectancy (76 years), high number of car accident deaths per 100,000 people (16) and only four lottery winners.
Residents of Oklahoma are the third least-lucky because they have a lower life expectancy (76 years), high number of car accident deaths per 100,000 people (16) and only four lottery winners.
Alabama is the second least-lucky state in the country due to low median income ($51,734) and low life expectancy (75 years). The state doesn't have a lottery, so there's no chance for additional luck there.
Alabama is the second least-lucky state in the country due to low median income ($51,734) and low life expectancy (75 years). The state doesn’t have a lottery, so there’s no chance for additional luck there.
The least-lucky state in the country is Mississippi. The people of Mississippi have the lowest median income ($45,792) and one of the lowest life expectancies (74 years). Car accidents are high in Mississippi — 21 out of every 100,000 people die from a car accident in the state.
The least-lucky state in the country is Mississippi. The people of Mississippi have the lowest median income ($45,792) and one of the lowest life expectancies (74 years). Car accidents are high in Mississippi — 21 out of every 100,000 people die from a car accident in the state.