Mapped: U.S. States By Number of Cities Over 250,000 Residents

Eighteen U.S. States don’t have a single incorporated area with more than 250,000 people. Read more

Map: Where Are America’s Largest Landfills?

According to the EPA, the U.S. produced 292 million tons of solid waste in 2018, of which 150 million headed to some of the largest landfills in the country. Read more

Mapped: Hurricane Risk on America’s Eastern Seaboard

This map shows which areas have the most risk of a hurricane making landfall in 2024, along with major population centers. Read more

Mapped: The Number of Active Duty Troops in Each U.S. State (2024)

States with long coastlines tend to host the most active duty troops, with one exception, home to the services’ newest branch. Read more

Mapped: The Number of U.S. Billionaires in Each State

Just four states—California, New York, Florida, and Texas—account for more than 60% of all U.S. billionaires. Read more

Mapped: How Much of Each U.S. State’s Population Lives in Cities

About 80% of the U.S. lives in cities. That’s 264 million people. But how does it vary per state? We investigate. Read more

Ranked: The 10 Best U.S. States to Retire In

The best U.S. states to retire in are those that are affordable and warm. But #1 is from the mid-Atlantic region. Read more

Mapped: The 50-Year Evolution of Walt Disney World

Historical maps highlight the Magic Kingdom’s dramatic transformation from swampland to the biggest theme park in the world. Read more

Mapped: A Decade of Population Growth and Decline in U.S. Counties

This map shows which counties in the U.S. have seen the most growth, and which places have seen their populations dwindle in the last 10 years. Read more

Ranked: The Best State Economies in 2024

Florida’s economy ranked best in the nation for the second year. Read more