# Just over half say the state they live in really matters to them

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/culture/just-over-half-say-the-state-they-live-in-really-matters-to-them/

> Indexed question in Culture.

## Reading

Verasight surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults from September 25 to 30, 2026. 53.0% of Americans say the state where they live is very or extremely important to them. Just 5.3% say it isn't important at all.

Very important accounts for 32.8% and extremely important for 20.2%. Another 18.7% say moderately and 14.8% somewhat important.

## Topline

How important is the state where you live to you?

Just over half say the state they live in really matters to them.

- Very important: 32.8%
- Extremely important: 20.2%
- Moderately important: 18.7%
- Somewhat important: 14.8%
- Slightly important: 8.2%
- Not at all important: 5.3%

## 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: 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-30
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: Society, Culture, & Identity
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-102](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-102)

## Citation

APSA Omnibus Survey #2026-153, fielded September 25-30, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-102](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-102)