Americans can't pick a clear favorite among Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa
Core finding
Nearly half of Americans (47%) say Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa are all equally good states, and a third (33%) don't know which is better, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 22-28, 2025.
Just one-in-five (20%) name one of the three as the better state: Minnesota draws 8%, Wisconsin 7%, and Iowa 5%.
Topline distribution
Americans can't pick a clear favorite among Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
Which state is better?
n = 1,000 · May 22–28, 2025 · MoE ±3.1%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | May 22–28, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.1% |
| Module | Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-aapor-2025.tiiny.co
Which state is better?
Cite this question
Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040, fielded May 22-28, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.1%.