Top 10 Most Hated States in The United States 

Top 10 Most Hated States in The United States
each U.S. state was scored and ordered. These ten most-hated states are going to need to up their game! Did your homeland fall at the top or the bottom of the list?
1 New Jersey
It seems strange that the state boasting the first brewery and the first baseball game would be the most maligned in the country. What happened between now and then to make this the most hated state in the nation?
2 Texas
The hatred comes from people outside the state. Texas has a proud cowboy culture that includes football, guns, and oil. California, a liberal state, leads the way when it comes to hating Texas. Additionally, when Texas does something, it goes big - good or bad. Dallas was once the murder capital of the world, and most people have heard of the Waco siege in the early 1990s. Other states like to claim that Texas has no culture, though many argue it has one of the most diverse populations in the country.
3 California
California has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the nation. It houses some of the richest industries, such as Hollywood to the south and wineries to the north, and has a diverse topography. However, the perception of bad politics is giving the state an overall bad name. Perhaps the residents will replace their leaders, giving California a second chance.
4 Oklahoma
Oklahoma City has been dubbed the nicest city in the nation. Why, then, is the state, as a whole, so hated? Religion may play a part in it, with many residents of the state expressing a distaste in its use in state-wide advertising. Extreme poverty, record prison breaks, and cuts in education create further tension in many areas. Add in the crazy weather, such as tornadoes, earthquakes, and wildfires, and it's easier to see why this state ranks low on popularity contents. However, with a low cost of living, beautiful lakes, and diverse cultural opportunities, Oklahoma may stand a chance at bouncing back.
5 Florida
Florida Man may have made Florida famous, but its popularity has plummeted. This peninsula state is covered in beaches and is home to Disneyworld, so we need to dig deeper to figure out why it's number 5 on this list.
6 Michigan
Ohioans are the most vocal about their dislike of the state of Michigan. The intense college football rivalry between the University of Michigan and Ohio State University isn't the only reason.
7 Kentucky
The Bluegrass State falls in the top 10 most hated states in the U.S. Only 38% of those who live there feel a sense of state pride. It's not a great state to retire in, and younger residents complain that boredom is a key no love lost between fans of the Indiana University Hoosiers and the University of Tennessee Volunteers, and they're pretty vocal about their dislike of University of Kentucky Wildcat devotees.
8 Indiana
The Hoosier State and Illinois have a long tradition of back-and-forth hatred, bad-mouthing, and outright insults that goes well beyond their once-intense college basketball rivalry. Even the governors of both states get in on the action, with a history of taunting each other over taxes, border signs, fiscal it among the bottom three of the 50 states alongside Arizona and North Carolina.
9 Alabama
Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi , the Crimson Tide, is a long-standing tradition among sports bloggers and pundits. ‘Bama fans loudly taunt opposing fans at games. Most descriptions about them include the adjective "rude." Despite the abundance of clothing available touting love for Alabama, the state pride hovers around 39%.
10 Kansas
The Sunflower State seems to have an issue with one state, in particular, Missouri. But the feeling is mutual. Kansas doesn't like Missouri, either. The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, slavery, and squatters seem to be at the root of the issues between the two states. Even though the two states share the Kansas City metropolitan area, the rivalry between the University of Kansas Jayhawks and the University of Missouri Tigers has kept the longstanding differences between the two states alive and well. Pride levels among Kansans are an estimated 34%.