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To promote its business, Panda has published a list of the average IQ of each U.S. state. The results may be a little humiliating for the state that claims to have the largest Jewish population in the U.S.

The survey’s introduction states: “The Human Intelligence Quotient (IQ) has long been a measure of cognitive ability, with scores providing insight into both individuals and larger populations. At the national level, the average IQ in the United States is reportedly 98. But this single score does not capture the enormous variation across states. By analyzing public data from IQ tests, SAT and ACT scores, and educational attainment, this article takes a closer look at the “average IQ by state” in the United States, revealing not only average scores but also the patterns and regional nuances that shape this distribution.

Here are the key takeaways from the data:

Massachusetts is the top state in the nation with an average IQ score of 104.3. The state’s renowned educational institutions may contribute to this high ranking. Close behind are New Hampshire and North Dakota with average IQ scores of 104.2 and 103.8, respectively.

At the other end of the spectrum, Mississippi ranks 50th with an average IQ of 94.2. This lower score may be due to socioeconomic challenges that affect access to quality education in the state.

The differences in IQ scores across states are likely due to a complex interplay of factors, including ethnic demographics, educational opportunities, and economic conditions. These differences underscore the complexity of intellectual development and performance on standardized tests.

These are the 10 states with the highest IQ:

Massachusetts – 104.3
New Hampshire – 104.2
North Dakota – 103.8,
Vermont – 103.8
Minnesota – 103.7
Montana – 103.4
Maine – 103.4
Iowa – 103.2
Connecticut – 103.1
Wisconsin – 102.9

The state with the lowest average IQ is Mississippi with an IQ of 94.2. Just ahead of Mississippi is Louisiana with an average IQ of 95.3.

California ranks 48th with an average IQ of 95.5.

Hawaii has an average IQ of 95.6. New Mexico and Alabama are tied at 45th with an average IQ of 95.7. Nevada is at 44th with an average IQ of 96.5, followed by Arizona at 97.4, Arkansas at 97.5, and Tennessee at 41st with an average IQ of 97.7.

These are the 10 states with the lowest IQ:

Mississippi – 94.2
Louisiana – 95.3
California – 95.5
Hawaii – 95.6
New Mexico – 95.7
Alabama – 95.7
Nevada – 96.5
Arizona – 97.4
Arkansas – 97.5
Tennessee – 97.7

Now for the states other than California where you probably live:

New Jersey ranks 11th with 102.8
New York ranks 26th with 100.7.
Texas ranks 30th with 100
Illinois ranks 31st with 99.9.
Florida ranks 36th with 98.4.