US states with the highest divorce rates revealed in new study — is yours on the list?

Attorneys theorize that “long, harsh winters and limited daylight hours may contribute to seasonal depression and put strain on relationships” in the sparsely populated state.

“For couples in remote locations, do seek support even if in-person resources are limited,” Deepa Tailor, a divorce attorney at DivorceLawyers, urged. “There are many online resources available, from virtual counseling and relationship workshops, to books and worksheets aimed at helping couples work through their issues.”

Meanwhile, Wyoming came in second place, with a divorce rate of 9.75 per 1000 residents in 2023.

Nevada wasn’t far behind, with 9.3 out of every 1000 residents getting a divorce in the past 12 months.

Delaware, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Kentucky rounded out the top 10 states with the highest divorce rates.

The attorneys at DivorceLawyers didn’t disclose where New York state landed on the list, but the 2021 American Communities Survey published by the US Census Bureau revealed that Massachusetts had the lowest divorce rate in the nation per capita.

For more information see Andrew Court “US states with the highest divorce rates revealed in new study — is yours on the list?”, The New York Post, October 18, 2024.