What does this distilleries ranking show?

It orders states by Distilleries per 100,000 residents. It is a comparison of this one published measure, not an overall ranking of where to live.

Where do these figures come from?

Census County Business Patterns; Census population estimates supplies this measure. States without a comparable published value are shown as not ranked rather than estimated.

How should I use this ranking?

Use it to narrow a search, then open a state or county profile for the underlying figures, source dates and caveats. A statewide number may not describe every neighbourhood.

Highest distilleries by state

Distilleries per 100,000 residents.

This measure has no better end. The order describes the states, it does not rank them — see the other direction.

Payroll distillery establishments (NAICS 312140), per 100,000 residents. This is an establishment count, not a count of brands or tours, and it does not guarantee public access. A blank means County Business Patterns did not publish the detailed county cell; it is not assumed to be zero.

How to read this ranking

Colorado has the highest published distilleries in this comparison, at 1.0. The next states shown are Maine (0.9) and Kentucky (0.8).

The table orders 51 states by distilleries per 100,000 residents. It describes one published measure, not an overall judgment about where to live.

Use the result as a starting point, then compare the underlying source, dates, and local county figures before making a decision. Payroll distillery establishments (NAICS 312140), per 100,000 residents. This is an establishment count, not a count of brands or tours, and it does not guarantee public access. A blank means County Business Patterns did not publish the detailed county cell; it is not assumed to be zero.

1Colorado1.0
2Maine0.9
3Kentucky0.8
4Montana0.8
5District of Columbia0.6
6Oregon0.6
7Alaska0.5
8Delaware0.5
9Tennessee0.5
10Washington0.5
11New Mexico0.4
12Pennsylvania0.4
13Iowa0.3
14New York0.3
15South Carolina0.3
16Utah0.3
17California0.2
18Connecticut0.2
19Hawaii0.2
20Illinois0.2
21Massachusetts0.2
22Maryland0.2
23Michigan0.2
24Minnesota0.2
25North Carolina0.2
26New Hampshire0.2
27Nevada0.2
28Texas0.2
29Alabama0.1
30Florida0.1
31Louisiana0.1
32Missouri0.1
33New Jersey0.1
34Ohio0.1
35Virginia0.1
36Wisconsin0.1
37Arkansas0.0
38Arizona0.0
39Georgia0.0
40Idaho0.0
41Indiana0.0
42Kansas0.0
43Mississippi0.0
44North Dakota0.0
45Nebraska0.0
46Oklahoma0.0
47Rhode Island0.0
48South Dakota0.0
49Vermont0.0
50West Virginia0.0
51Wyoming0.0

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by Distilleries per 100,000 residents. It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: Census County Business Patterns; Census population estimates. States without a comparable published figure are listed as not ranked rather than estimated.
How should I use it?: Use it to narrow your search, then open a state or county profile for the source date, caveats and local context.

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Source: Census County Business Patterns; Census population estimates. · How this is built

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