How Montana Ranks Among The Most Patriotic States

With the 4th of July quickly approaching along with a very special birthday for the country, bets are that we can expect a pretty big celebration.

For those who didn't know, the United States of America is about to turn 250 years old. There will no doubt be all kinds of celebrations across the country, including here in Montana. Folks will wear Red, White, and Blue, shoot off fireworks, listen to patriotic songs, and get together to celebrate everything America.

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Oh, speaking of Montana, did you know that when it comes to patriotism, we are one of the most patriotic states in the country?

Our friends over at WalletHub put together a list using certain criteria to figure where all 50 states rank according to their patriotism and Montana made the Top 10. Before we tell you where we rank, let's look at what makes Montana so patriotic.

According to the study, the following was used to determine the rankings:

Military Engagement
Civil Engagement

Each category carries a certain number of points, and when you add the points up, that determines the rankings. Montana's total score was 67.9, so where does that rank us among the 49 other states?

How patriotic is Montana?

Montana is ranked the 2nd most patriotic state in the United States. In fact, the only state more patriotic than the Treasure State is Virginia with a score of just over 70. However, it should be noted that while we rank 2nd, we are also one of the least populated states in the country, so Montanans have a lot to be proud of.

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