The Highest Divorce Rates by State

The highest divorce rates by state aren’t something to be celebrated. But it is interesting to note where divorce is prevalent.

Alabama-3.2

Keeping in mind that the number above is out of 1,000 marriages, some of these states are considered to be kind of high. Divorce rates do feel like they would be far less than marriage rates, but sometimes that’s not the case.

Alaska-3

You do have to wonder how much the environment affects a marriage. Being that a lot of people don’t like the cold, it does feel as though the divorce rate in this state could have something to do with that.

Arizona-2.3

Even warmer climates don’t always add to the marriage as much. Sometimes the heat can be an issue too.

Arkansas-3.5

One has to remember that back in the old days divorce rates might not have been discussed as much. Death might have often come before the disgrace of divorce.

California-8.9

While I don’t want to speak ill of any state, divorce feels as though it’s celebrated in this state at times. People get married for various reasons only to find that they’re not compatible soon after.

Colorado-2.9

There is something to be said for values, religion, and overall culture when it comes to marriage. Even in a miserable marriage, some people might stick around because the alternative isn’t that desirable.

Connecticut-2.8

The West isn’t the only place in the nation where divorce rates climb. The East sees just as many people part ways for various reasons.

Delaware-2.3

It doesn’t sound like a lot until one takes into account the population of a state. Even in a small state, a percentage of people can become a lot when it comes to divorce.

Florida-3.1

Lower numbers usually mean that people stay happy, right? That’s not exactly the case, especially since any divorce is kind of a failure.

Georgia-2.1

The lower the number goes, one probably starts to think that the happier people are. In some cases, this might be true, but in others, well, it’s a stubborn refusal to move on.

Hawaii-1

Of course, lower numbers sometimes indicate that people are willing to work through problems instead of giving up. Divorce is kind of messy, after all.

Idaho-3.3

One thing to note about divorce is that it doesn’t appear to be uniform. That’s a good thing, right?

Illinois-1.1

In some states, it would appear that divorce is not a suitable option, according to the numbers. In others, it feels as though people see it as an easier option.

Indiana-9.6

The higher the number goes, the more likely it appears that people see divorce as an easier option. After seeing how the typical divorce goes, that’s anything but true.

Iowa-2

The divorce rate in the nation is up around 2.4, just for reference. So anything below makes it clear that some states experience far more contentment with marriage or a higher level of patience.

Kansas-1.9

Getting back to cultural values and the inability to accept a failed marriage, some states do appear to frown heavily on divorce. There are other variables to take into account though.

Kentucky-3

Those states that go above the national average might have issues with the concept of marriage. But again, it’s all a matter of why people are getting divorced.

Louisiana-0.7

As one of the states with the lowest divorce rate, it’s easy to guess that divorce in Louisiana might not be acceptable. That doesn’t make it illegal or illicit, but it does give one the thought that it’s not looked on kindly.

Maine-2.4

It’s been stated more than once that most marriages in the USA, roughly 50 percent, will end in divorce. It kind of makes you wonder why people get married, yeah?

Maryland-2.6

The thing about this is that there are so many different reasons to get married that many forget how many wrong decisions end in this manner. Divorce is, in a way, the result of poor planning.

Massachusetts-1.4

Some people still believe in marriage, not as an institution, but as something deeper. Many states still display this belief.

Michigan-2.3

Some people get married too young, some get married after a woman gets pregnant, etc. There are a lot of great reasons to get married, but there are also plenty that need further thought.

Minnesota-10.2

In some states, it’s hard to imagine why people get married in the first place. The fact that divorce happens so often, according to statistics, makes one wonder if there’s something inherently wrong with the system.

Mississippi-3

The fact is that marriage is a tough proposition. It means living with another person and their various issues.

Missouri-2.7

That’s one of the many reasons why a lot of people will caution others when getting married. One needs to know their future partner well enough to live with them.

Montana-2

Some people never bother getting married, but stick with the same person for years. This doesn’t affect the divorce rate quite as much.

Nebraska-2.6

One has to wonder what people suffer through in various marriages. But with the looming difficulties of divorce, many people likely find ways to deal with their lives.

Nevada-4.2

Some states appear to make it much easier for divorce to happen. While this doesn’t take away personal accountability, it is something to think about.

New Hampshire-2.5

In a lot of states, the unfortunate truth is that divorce favors women quite a bit. It’s not just an opinion, unfortunately, it’s a statistical fact.

New Jersey-2.3

Why do men suffer more than women? Oh, there are a lot of reasons.

New Mexico-20.56

Sadly, women do typically come away from a divorce better than men. There are plenty of cases where this isn’t so, but on average, women are taken care of while men are left to fend for themselves.

New York-2.3

Many people harp on the unfair treatment of individuals in a divorce. Unfortunately, this stems from poor decisions made before and during the divorce.

North Carolina-2.7

In all honesty, divorce is a failure in many ways, but it’s a solution and even a blessing in some cases. While divorce is not a great pursuit, sometimes it ends a miserable marriage.

North Dakota-2.7

The thing about divorce is that it is a suitable, legal solution for ending a marriage. The sad part is that it’s the realization that the union wasn’t living up to expectations.

Ohio-2.3

Studying reasons to get married or not get married makes this type of union feel a little too cold and impersonal. But once it gets to the divorce stage it’s obvious that many things shouldn’t have happened.

Oklahoma-3.7

Why some states have a higher rate of divorce than others is interesting. There are plenty of factors to think about.

Oregon-2.8

Poverty and wealth are two main factors that people have to deal with. Poverty can tear people apart quite easily.

Pennsylvania-2.2

One might think that being rich would ensure that everyone’s needs are being met. But then again, being rich means one has more options in life.

Rhode Island-2.4

The option of getting a divorce usually means that everything else has been attempted. Or, it means that one is looking for an easy way out.

South Carolina-2.4

Sadly, divorce is anything but easy thanks to the many costs. In some cases, people don’t get married because they are too afraid of divorce.

South Dakota-2.3

One fact about society is that everyone has their idea of what marriage is. Some marry for life no matter what, while others are a little looser in their ideas.

Tennessee-3

The freedom to get a divorce is one of the things that makes it difficult to think that marriage is worth it. But forcing people to remain in an unhappy marriage is not fair in any sense.

Texas-1.9

Over the years divorce has become far more commonplace than it used to be. Back in the day, it was almost a dirty word.

Utah-2.9

In some states, it’s a surprise to see how common divorce is. The overall thought is that in some states, divorce isn’t as widely accepted.

Vermont-2.3

In many ways, divorce per state is something that feels as though it’s accepted or condemned depending on the majority of the state’s culture. In some states, it does feel as though divorce is not as accepted.

Virginia-2.9

Another big factor in divorce is age since some people get married too soon. Unless you’re ready, or prepared to live with one another, marriage is likely not for you.

Washington-2.8

Older couples do tend to stay together more often, or at least it appears that way. One has to remember that the older the generation, the more ingrained the ideas of divorce are.

West Virginia-3.2

In the long run, divorce can be liberating or cause personal ruin. It’s a matter of whether a person is happy in their marriage or needs a way out.

Wisconsin-2.1

As to which state is better or worse off for divorce, the fact remains that it doesn’t really matter what state a person lives in. The statistics are going to fluctuate regardless of the dominant religion or culture.

Wyoming 3.3

Most states aren’t known for their divorce numbers. But it’s definitely interesting to figure out which states marriage really works in.