Best & Worst Credit Scores by State [+Auto Insurance Rates by Credit History]

The average FICO for U.S. residents increased to a record-high of 703 in 2019, which was a dramatic increase from 2010. In our study of scores by state, we found six of the states with the best are located in the Midwest, and eight of the states with the worst scores are in the South. The state with the best is Minnesota, with an impressive of 721.

UPDATED: Feb 14, 2024Fact Checked

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Kristen Gryglik

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Kristen is a licensed insurance agent working in the greater Boston area. She has over 20 years of experience counseling individuals and businesses on which insurance policies best fit their needs and budgets. She knows everyone has their own unique needs and circumstances, and she is passionate about counseling others on which policy is right for them. Licensed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire,...

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Heidi Mertlich

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Heidi works with top-rated insurance carriers to bring her clients the highest quality protection at the most competitive prices. She founded NoPhysicalTermLife.com, specializing in life insurance that doesn’t require a medical exam. Heidi is a regular contributor to several insurance websites, including FinanceBuzz.com, Insurist.com, and Forbes. As a parent herself, she understands the need ...

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UPDATED: Feb 14, 2024

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Advertiser Disclosure: We strive to help you make confident insurance decisions. Comparison shopping should be easy. We partner with top insurance providers. This doesn’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own.

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