Texas Considered One of LEAST Patriotic States

When you think of patriotic states, Texas probably comes to mind. WalletHub recently put together a list, ranking all the states according to patriotism. Here is how all the states ranked.

1. New Hampshire
2. Wyoming
3. Idaho
4. Alaska
5. Maryland
6. Utah
7. North Dakota
8. Wisconsin
9. Minnesota
10. South Carolina
11. Missouri
12. Montana
13. Virginia
14. Ohio
15. Maine
16. Nevada
17. Oregon
18. Arizona
19. Indiana
20. Arkansas
21. North Carolina
22. Vermont
23. Colorado
24. Louisiana
25. Alabama
26. Washington
27. Kentucky
28. Nebraska
29. Iowa
30. Tennessee
31. Delaware
32. Massachusetts
33. South Dakota
34. Mississippi
35. Kansas
36. Oklahoma
37. Pennsylvania
38. Hawaii
39. Georgia
40. Rhode Island
41. Illinois
42. Michigan
43. Connecticut
44. New Mexico
45. Florida
46. West Virginia
47. Texas
48. California
49. New York
50. New Jersey

So, now for the big question. What are the categories that put Texas so low on this list? Well, there's really only one that Texas came in at the bottom.

• Lowest percent of adults who voted in 2016 Presidential election. - Texas #46

There was also one category that Texas ranked pretty high in.

• Highest average number of military enlistees. - Texas #4

CLICK HERE to head on over to WalletHub to get the full breakdown on everything they used to create this list. You can also get answers to the following questions:

1. What are the characteristics of a good patriot?
2. What are the best ways for an individual to show patriotism during these trying times?
3. What is the relative influence of economic incentives versus patriotic intentions when deciding whether to join the military? Has this changed over time?
4. Is there a link between socio-economic class and level of patriotism?
5. When evaluating the most patriotic states in America, what are the top five indicators?
6. Has there been a shift in the way younger generations perceive and express their patriotism?
7. Should we be raising our children as global citizens first or as Americans first?
8. What measures should schools and local authorities undertake in order to promote patriotism among citizens?