10 states that vaccinate the most, fewest

Massachusetts vaccinates the most out of any state, according to a WalletHub report published Sept. 9.

To determine which states vaccinate most, the financial services site analyzed data across 16 metrics, which were grouped into three key areas: immunization rates among kids and teenagers; adult and elderly vaccination rates; and uptake disparities and influencing factors. The metrics evaluated range from coverage rates for various diseases to the share of people without insurance.

Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions. Final scores were determined based on a weighted average across all metrics. A full methodology breakdown can be found here. 

The new ranking comes as a patchwork of vaccine guidance emerges across the U.S. Limited approvals for updated COVID-19 shots and turmoil at the CDC have prompted a growing number of states to issue their own vaccine guidance, aiming to provide clarity and reduce access hurdles. 

Here are the 10 states that vaccinate the most, along with their overall score, per the report (Note: The ranking included Washington, D.C.): 

1. Massachusetts — 81.95
2. New Hampshire — 71.26
3. Washington — 70.74 
4. Connecticut — 68.67 
5. Rhode Island — 68.17 
6. Vermont — 68.03 
7. Maine — 66.61
8. North Dakota — 61.20 
9. Wisconsin — 60.95
10. Iowa — 60.88

10 states that vaccinate the least: 

51. Mississippi — 13.25
50. Nevada — 27.90
49. Alabama — 29.94 
48. Georgia — 31.40 
47. Kentucky — 32.96 
46. Oklahoma — 33.71 
45. Florida — 34.05 
44. Wyoming — 35.65 
43. Arizona — 36.41
42. Alaska — 36.90 

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