While the number of U.S. wildfires has fallen in recent years, the total land burned has increased, pointing to the growing intensity and severity of these fires. Read more
Just five states account for nearly half of all wildfire area burned in 2023. Read more
Hawaii has the highest average annual home maintenance cost at $29,015. Read more
While the U.S. population grew 0.5% in 2023, eight states registered population declines. We list them here. Read more
Hawaii secured the top spot as the U.S. state with the highest cost of living, with an average annual expenditure of $55,491. Read more
Union membership can look very different depending on where you live. Which state has the highest rate of union membership in 2023? Read more
In this graphic, we show the most diverse states in the U.S. based on the Census Bureau’s Diversity Index. Read more
D.C. recorded the highest annual average infant center-based child care costs in 2023. Which other states had the highest costs? Read more