Driest state in the U.S.
Water use rank
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Utah vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
Utah ranks #3 of 31 states by water withdrawals per capita.
| #1 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #2 | Louisiana | 0 |
| #3 | Utah | 1 |
| #4 | Massachusetts | 4.3 |
| #5 | Indiana | 6 |
| #6 | Oregon | 6 |
| #7 | Missouri | 7 |
| #8 | South Dakota | 8 |
| #9 | Florida | 15 |
| #10 | Texas | 25 |
| #11 | Wyoming | 30 |
| #12 | Vermont | 46 |
| #13 | Alaska | 48M |
| #14 | Minnesota | 60% |
| #15 | New Mexico | 76% |
| #16 | Colorado | 85% |
| #17 | Montana | 95% |
| #18 | Illinois | 118 |
| #19 | Maine | 130 |
| #20 | Georgia | 340 |
| #21 | Delaware | 350 |
| #22 | New Hampshire | 400 |
| #23 | Rhode Island | 500M |
| #24 | Virginia | 520 |
| #25 | New Jersey | 580 |
| #26 | Ohio | 715 |
| #27 | North Carolina | 730 |
| #28 | Wisconsin | 990 |
| #29 | Washington | 990 |
| #30 | Michigan | 1,040 |
| #31 | Arizona | 1,500 |
Overview
Agriculture and municipal use account for most of Utah's water withdrawals, with the state facing chronic water stress as the driest state in the nation. Key figures for Utah include Water use rank of Driest state in the U.S., offering a clear snapshot of water usage in the state. Understanding water usage helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Utah to national and regional benchmarks.
Did you know?
- Utah is the driest state in the country by average precipitation.