In a year marked by increased giving and volunteerism across the United States, Utah and Wyoming have emerged as examples of generosity, according to the latest World Giving Index by WalletHub.
The report, which highlights the most charitable states in the country, places Utah in the top spot, reaffirming its reputation as the most philanthropic state in the nation. Meanwhile, Wyoming follows closely behind as the second-mostcharitable state.
Utah has earned its place at the top of charitable states with statistics that reflect its residents’ dedication to helping others, the study says. The state boasts the highest volunteer rate in the country, with 40.7 percent of its population actively engaged in volunteer work. Moreover, Utahns contribute an average of 39.42 volunteer hours per capita per year. WalletHub’s study found that Utah residents also donate 3.89 percent of
their income to charitable organizations.
“The deeply ingrained sense of community and spirituality in Utah is a driving force behind its philanthropy. Over half of the state’s population also donates their time to good causes, further emphasizing the culture of giving that prevails in the Beehive State,” a study summary said.
Wyoming, despite being the least populated state in the nation, has secured its position as the second-most-charitable state in the United States. With a volunteer rate of 39.2 percent, it ranks second-highest in the nation.
WalletHub’s World Giving Index compared all 50 states across 19 key indicators of charitable behavior, divided into two dimensions categories: volunteering and service and charitable giving. These dimensions included factors such as volunteer rates, volunteer hours per capita, share of income donated, share of population donating time and money, the number of public charities and others.