5 Hungriest States in the US

In this article, we list and discuss the 5 Hungriest States in the US. If you would like to take a deeper look at the topic and see our detailed discussion of hunger in the US, you can go to the 15 Hungriest States in the US instead.

5. South Carolina

Food insecurity prevalence: 14.5%

Ranked 5th, South Carolina is a state with beautiful beaches and rich history. However, it is also the fifth hungriest one. With over 5 million people, a significant portion of the state’s population, around 742,172 people, still lack adequate nourishment. The state also has higher-than-average crime rates and taxes, along with an unemployment rate of 42.9%.