August 5, 2009
"State of the States" Series, Midyear 2009
Gallup.com's "State of the States" series reveals state-by-state differences in political party affiliation, consumer confidence, wellbeing, and more, based on U.S. daily tracking data collected between January and June 2009.
Political Party Affiliation: 30 States Blue, 4 Red in '09 So Far >
Utah and Wyoming are most RepublicanReligious Identity: States Differ Widely >
Catholics most prevalent in East, while other Christians are concentrated in the SouthWellbeing: Hawaii, Utah Still Top the Nation >
Eight of 10 highest wellbeing states located in the West and MidwestHealthy Behavior: Vermont Best; Kentucky Worst >
Western and Northeastern states fill out the top 10Uninsured: Highest Percentage in Texas, Lowest in Mass. >
Percentage of adults without health insurance is up in several statesStress and Happiness: Often, but Not Always, Related >
Less stressed states usually, but not always, have more happy residentsConsumer Confidence: Increased Optimism in All States >
Some of largest gains are in Northeastern statesObama Job Approval: Highest in D.C., Hawaii, Vermont >
Lowest rating in WyomingPolitical Ideology: "Conservative" Label Prevails in the South >
Conservatives outnumber liberals in nearly every state, but not in D.C.Basic Access: Iowa, Minn., Mass. Shine; Mississippi Falters >
Many states trending downward compared to 2008 on measures of basic needObesity and Diabetes: Across States, a Clear Relationship >
More states trending up than down on both health outcomes compared to 2008New stories will be released throughout the month of August.
