Three of the Loneliest States in America Are Here in New England

And these New England states top the Loneliest in America list!

We're not surprised.

According to Aging in Place, we have some seriously sad conditions here in New England!

New England, folks, is lonely!

The website used such criteria as percentage of single-person households, higher search frequency for dating and friendship apps, divorce rates, and percentage of widows.

They found that three New England states have the highest rates of loneliness!

The site says that loneliness refers to dissatisfaction with one’s life, including social connections and life expectations, so searching for a sense of security elsewhere is a sign that someone feels uneasy and alone.

(If you are feeling lonely, it can be difficult to find a way out of that. Making friends or starting new relationships aren’t easy for lots of people, whether that’s due to a lack of social outlets or simply because you are a bit of an introvert, the website suggested)

There are some ways in which you can connect with others and deal with feelings of loneliness. Here are just a few tips that may help you to feel less alone, no matter what your situation is.

31 percent single. 11 percent divorced. 6.2 percent widowed. Lonely.
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While Vermont is one of the least populous states in the country, it has a large proportion of single-person households, with 31.64 percent of all households being made up of single people.
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Ohio may be a densely populated state, but that doesn’t mean that its residents are protected from loneliness. In fact, with more than 31 percent of single-person households and over three million searches for dating apps in 2021 alone, it seems as though Ohioans are craving companionship.
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"Florida has a large retired community, with many retirees seeking out the warm weather for their twilight years. However, this also means that the state has a large percentage of people who have been widowed or divorced, seven percent and 13 percent respectively, resulting in a high loneliness score."
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With a small population of approximately 1.3 million people, you might think that Maine would offer the benefit of tight-knit communities, and while that may be true for some Maine residents, the state has the highest score in terms of loneliness. With more than 31 percent of households being made up of single people and 14 percent of the population being divorced, the state has a huge number of people living alone.
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