States Where Residents are Most Likely to Accept a COVID-19 Vaccine

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QuoteWizard, a LendingTree company, released a report on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance across the U.S., ranking all states based on vaccination rates. In 2019, the national average for age-appropriate vaccinations among adults was 40%. A Gallup poll indicated that 42% of adults would not take a COVID-19 vaccine. Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maryland exhibited the highest vaccination rates, while Nevada, Wyoming, and Georgia ranked the lowest. The report highlighted an average increase of 5.3% in vaccinations between 2015 and 2019.

Positive

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maryland reported the highest adult vaccination rates at 48% in 2019.
• Wisconsin, Florida, and Arizona showed significant increases in vaccination rates from 2015 to 2019.
• Overall, age-appropriate vaccinations increased nationally by an average of 5.3% from 2015 to 2019.

Negative

• The national average vaccination rate of 40% indicates a significant portion of the population is unvaccinated.
• A Gallup poll found that 42% of respondents were unwilling to take a COVID-19 vaccine.

SEATTLE, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- QuoteWizard®, a LendingTree company, and one of the nation's leading online insurance marketplaces released a report ranking all 50 states to see where residents are most likely to accept a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available.

To predict how widely adopted a COVID-19 vaccine could be, we looked at adult age-appropriate vaccination rates across the country to see where vaccination rates are highest. The existing rate of vaccinated adults, their access to healthcare, and public opinion help estimate the rate at which the vaccine will be received. 

You can see the full report and list of state vaccinations rates here: https://quotewizard.com/news/posts/vaccination-rates-and-adoption-of-covid-vaccine

Key Findings:

• The national average of American adults in 2019 with age-appropriate vaccinations was 40%.
• A Gallup poll conducted in October 2020 found 42% would not take a COVID-19 vaccine.
• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maryland have the highest rates of vaccinated adults in 2019. Nevada, Wyoming, and Georgia have the lowest rates.
• Wisconsin, Florida, and Arizona saw the biggest increase in vaccinated adults from 2015 to 2019. 12 states saw a decrease in vaccinated adults.
• Age-appropriate vaccinations have increased nationally by an average of 5.3% from 2015 to 2019.
• Nine of the top 10 states for vaccinated adults in 2019 saw an increase in vaccination rates from 2015 to 2019.

Methodology

To get rankings, QuoteWizard analyzed the Commonwealth Fund's Health System Data on adults with age-appropriate vaccinations. The final ranking is based on states that had the highest percentages of vaccinated adults in 2019. States with the highest percentages of adults with age-appropriate vaccines were ranked 1 to 50. Also included is the rate change over a five-year period from 2015 to 2019 for each state.

Rank	State	2019 Adult Vaccine (%)	2015 Adults Vaccine (%)	% Change
1	Massachusetts	48	42	14.29%
2	Rhode Island	48	46	4.35%
3	Maryland	47	41	14.63%
4	Connecticut	47	43	9.30%
5	Nebraska	47	45	4.44%
6	North Carolina	47	45	4.44%
7	Virginia	46	42	9.52%
8	Washington	46	42	9.52%
9	New Hampshire	46	44	4.55%
10	Iowa	46	47	-2.13%
11	South Dakota	46	51	-9.80%
12	Pennsylvania	45	41	9.76%
13	North Dakota	45	42	7.14%
14	Vermont	45	42	7.14%
15	Colorado	45	43	4.65%
16	Wisconsin	44	36	22.22%
17	Kansas	44	41	7.32%
18	Maine	44	41	7.32%
19	Missouri	43	43	0.00%
20	Oklahoma	43	44	-2.27%
21	Minnesota	43	45	-4.44%
22	New York	42	40	5.00%
23	Delaware	42	43	-2.33%
24	West Virginia	42	44	-4.55%
25	Ohio	41	36	13.89%
26	Hawaii	41	38	7.89%
27	Montana	41	39	5.13%
28	Indiana	40	36	11.11%
29	South Carolina	40	37	8.11%
30	New Mexico	40	38	5.26%
31	Oregon	40	38	5.26%
32	Utah	40	38	5.26%
33	Arkansas	40	40	0.00%
34	Kentucky	40	43	-6.98%
35	California	39	35	11.43%
36	Alabama	39	38	2.63%
37	Tennessee	39	40	-2.50%
38	Michigan	38	34	11.76%
39	Texas	38	41	-7.32%
40	Arizona	37	32	15.63%
41	Illinois	37	35	5.71%
42	New Jersey	37	37	0.00%
43	Mississippi	37	38	-2.63%
44	Idaho	36	33	9.09%
45	Alaska	36	34	5.88%
46	Louisiana	36	37	-2.70%
47	Florida	34	29	17.24%
48	Georgia	34	34	0.00%
49	Wyoming	34	34	0.00%
50	Nevada	30	31	-3.23%
	National	40	38	5.26%

About QuoteWizard QuoteWizard (quotewizard.com) is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 states, as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save up to 40% on auto, home, health, and life insurance. Agents and carriers, in turn, benefit from millions of highly qualified leads, calls, and traffic to their site. Based in Seattle, QuoteWizard was founded in 2006.

For more information, go to quotewizard.com, like our Facebook page and/or follow us on Twitter @quotewizard.

About LendingTree LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation's leading online marketplace that connects consumers with the choices they need to be confident in their financial decisions. LendingTree empowers consumers to shop for financial services the same way they would shop for airline tickets or hotel stays, comparing multiple offers from a nationwide network of over 500 partners in one simple search, and can choose the option that best fits their financial needs. Services include mortgage loans, mortgage refinances, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student refinances, credit cards and more. Through the My LendingTree platform, consumers receive free credit scores, credit monitoring, and recommendations to improve credit health. My LendingTree proactively compares consumers' credit accounts against offers on our network and notifies consumers when there is an opportunity to save money. In short, LendingTree's purpose is to help simplify financial decisions for life's meaningful moments through choice, education and support. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of LendingTree, Inc.

Media Contacts:
Emily Lamb: emily@quotewizardnews.com
Nathan Barber: nathan@quotewizardnews.com

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FAQ

What does the QuoteWizard report say about COVID-19 vaccine acceptance by state?

The report ranks U.S. states on adult vaccination rates, showing Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maryland have the highest rates.

What was the national average of vaccinated adults in the U.S. in 2019 according to QuoteWizard?

The national average of vaccinated adults was 40% in 2019.

Which states saw the biggest increase in vaccination rates from 2015 to 2019?

Wisconsin, Florida, and Arizona saw the largest increases in adult vaccination rates.

What percentage of adults expressed unwillingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine?

According to a Gallup poll, 42% of adults indicated they would not take a COVID-19 vaccine.

How did adult vaccination rates change between 2015 and 2019?

From 2015 to 2019, age-appropriate vaccinations increased nationally by an average of 5.3%.