Maps

Wondering when the autumn leaves will put on their yearly show? This interactive foliage map helps you follow peak colors from September through November.

The most dangerous states in the U.S. to start a family, according to new research.

The states were ranked on 26 different factors, including homicide and crime rates and environmental issues like air cleanliness and water quality. How did your state do?

More than half of all land managed by the National Park Service is in one state. How does your state measure up?

Where does your state‘s air quality rank?

The data is clear: Students need more sleep before hitting the books. So why can’t they get it? Plus, a map of the average school start time by state.

Some parts of the U.S. are way more into the iconic autumnal drink than others.

Yellowstone National Park dominates the map.

See which national parks people in the U.S. are most curious about.

There’s a good reason your parents probably freaked out when they found out you took a little joy ride on someone’s Harley.

Pollution played a factor in the rankings.

LawnStarter ranked 303 American cities against 20 factors grouped into four categories. How did your city (or the one nearest you) fare?

Find out what names Americans were giving their babies in the year 2000, and how they compare to today's most popular names.

When it comes to adult literacy, not all states are equal.

A major survey is spelling out trouble for the country's literacy rates.

Americans have a strong preference for what they want to eat before they shuffle off this mortal coil.

Where does your state fall in the lineup?

See all 50 states in order from oldest to newest—and test your knowledge with a quiz.

Which chips are on online shoppers‘ minds?

Find out which chips people are snacking on across the country.

You’re probably botching a few of these—read on to find out how to say them correctly.

Living that expat life can be pretty pricey, depending on where you decide to settle.

Google search trends reveal what kinds of cars each state is dreaming about, and some might surprise you.

Where did your state rank?

Sure, California seems obvious—but the others on the list might be surprising.

Hoping to escape the threat of wildfires? You might want to move to one of these small and relatively cold states (but not New Jersey).

Sorry to this little guy but feral swine are a huge problem.

EDDMapS’s database has more than 9 million records of invasive species. See which ones hit close to home.

See the ratios of tourists to residents in countries across globe and every U.S. state.

This looks much better than waiting in line.

Spend less time waiting in line and more time holding on for dear life.

One genre is on almost everyone‘s minds.

Discover the most-searched summer book genres in every U.S. state, from gripping fiction to heartfelt romance.

Which tattoos do you think are most popular?

Wondering what tattoo to get next? Check out which designs are most searched in each state, according to Google data.

Interactive Foliage Map Shows When Fall Colors Will Peak in 2025

Maps Show the Most Dangerous States in the U.S. to Start a Family—and the Safest

Mapped: The States With the Most and Least National Park Land

Map Shows the Best and Worst States for Air Quality, and a Southern State Ranks Last

The Surprising Reasons Why School in the U.S. Starts So Early (With Map of Average School Start Times by State)

The Most Pumpkin Spice Latte-Obsessed States, Mapped

Map Shows Most-Searched National Parks by State

Why Motorcycles Are the Most Dangerous Mode of Transportation

The 25 Dirtiest Cities in America, Mapped

Mapped: Each State’s Most Popular Baby Names From 25 Years Ago

Mapped: The States With the Highest and Lowest Adult Literacy Rates

Map of America’s Top Last Meal Requests by State

Do You Know When Your State Was Founded? Find Out With This Interactive Map

Map Shows the Most Popular Potato Chip Brands By State

Map Shows the Hardest to Pronounce Town Name in Every U.S. State

These Are the 5 Most (and Least) Expensive Countries for Expats in 2025 (With Maps)

Mapped: What Americans Want in a Car, According to Search Trends

Map Shows Which U.S. States Have the Highest (and Lowest) Life Expectancy

The States Losing the Most Land to Wildfires, Mapped

Which Invasive Species Are Near You? Find Out With This Interactive Map

This Map Shows Where Tourists Outnumber Residents

Mapped: Theme Parks With the Longest (and Shortest) Lines

Mapped: Each State‘s Top-Searched Summer Book Genre

Map: The Most-Searched Tattoo Designs By State