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Study ranks Michigan among most sinful states

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Michigan is apparently one of the most sinful states in America, according to a new study.

Wallethub, the credit score website that cranks out studies you never knew you needed to know about, released their last gem: a ranking of the most sinful states.

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In order to determine the states that most give in to their desires, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 43 key indicators of immorality. Their data set ranges from violent crimes per capita to excessive drinking to share of the population with gambling disorders.

The "Vice" index ranks states on the following:

  • Anger & Hatred
  • Jealousy
  • Excesses & Vices
  • Greed
  • Lust
  • Vanity
  • Laziness

Where did Michigan rank?

Overall, Michigan ranked as the No. 9 most sinful state, considering all categories. Here's how Michigan ranked by each index category:

  • No. 10 for Anger & Hatred
  • No. 6 for Jealousy
  • No. 22 for Excesses & Vices
  • No. 42 for Greed
  • No. 27 for Lust
  • No. 14 for Vanity
  • No. 15 for Laziness

The most sinful states were Nevada, Florida, California, Texas and Tennessee.

Source: WalletHub

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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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