Here's Where MN Ranks Among Most 'Sinful' States In The Nation

Just how well-behaved are Minnesotans?

A new WalletHub analysis ranked all 50 states by "sinfulness," comparing everything from violent crime and theft to gambling, adult entertainment and rates of excessive drinking.

"Red states and blue states may like to point to one another as the source of all that is wrong with the U.S., but the truth is that each of the 50 states has its own virtues and vices," WalletHub said. "For example, New Mexico has the worst drug problem, and it certainly comes as no surprise that Nevada is the most gambling-addicted."

Each state received a "Vice Index" score based on data from the FBI, CDC, IRS, FTC, Google search trends and other national sources.

The study gave Minnesota a 30.06 "vice" grade, placing it No. 45 in the ranking. Additionally, the state ranked: No. 46 for anger and hatred, No. 36 for jealousy, No. 39 for excesses and vices, No. 30 for greed and No. 42 for Lust.

Considering Las Vegas is the nation's most well-known gambling destination and has even earned the nickname "Sin City," it's no surprise it earned the top spot in the ranking.

They also noted that Nevada has the most prostitution arrests in the nation and has the second-highest number of fast food restaurants, showing that lust and gluttony both have a hold.

California landed in second place, "thanks largely to the prevalence of violence," such as mass shootings and elder abuse complaints, Wallethub noted.

"Golden State residents are turning to the Internet to fuel their vices, searching Google for terms relating to strip clubs, pornography, and affairs more than people in any other state," WalletHub said.

Wyoming, which is the least populous state in the nation, was also the least sinful state, as it earned a bottom 10 ranking in four categories: jealousy, excesses and vices, greed and lust.

You can read the full WalletHub study here.