Which states are most addicted to technology?

A recent study conducted by ZeroBounce found that Utah ranks number one among states that are addicted to technology.

The company analyzed data across the United States using key metrics such as the percentage of homes with smart devices, internet users per square mile, tech-related search queries and average screen time to explore the top tech-addicted states. 

Key findings: 

• Utah leads with the highest percentage of smart homes (27.8%) and a high internet user density of 89.29 users per square mile. The state also records 50,100 tech-related searches and four hours and 51 minutes of daily screen time, resulting in the highest overall score of 0.7576.
• Maryland ranks second, demonstrating strong tech usage with the second-highest smart home adoption rate (27.6%) and 82.382 internet users per square mile. Maryland also registers 57,800 tech-related searches and five hours and 36 minutes of screen time.
• Washington comes in third, with a 24% smart home adoption rate and 86.81 internet users per square mile. The state shows a high tech curiosity, recording the second-highest search volume and an average daily screen time of 5 hours and 39 minutes.

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• Florida ranks fourth, standing out by its highest tech-related search volume of 203,900 searches. Florida residents spend the most time on-screen daily, with 18.5% of its residents adopting smart home systems.
• Georgia holds fifth place, with 22.2% smart home adoption and 78.128 internet users per square mile. The state records 102,500 tech-related searches and 5 hours and 33 minutes of daily screen time, leading to an overall score of 0.6421.
• Nevada ranks sixth, showcasing 25.3% smart home adoption and 79.19 internet users per square mile. Nevada residents enjoy the second-highest daily screen time of 5 hours and 40 minutes and conduct 25,600 tech-related searches on Google.
• Rhode Island ranks seventh, with 23.1% of homes equipped with smart technology and 82.558 internet users per square mile. The state registers 8,700 tech-related searches and 4 hours and 56 minutes of daily screen time.
• Massachusetts ranks eighth with a 24.2% smart home adoption rate. The state has the second-highest tech-related search volume at 82,400 and an overall score of 0.5574.

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• Arizona ranks ninth, having a high smart home adoption rate and 82.46 internet users per square mile. The state records 58,100 tech-related searches, and residents spend 1 hour and 46 minutes on screens daily.
• New Hampshire rounds out the top 10, leading with the highest internet user density of 92.129 users per square mile and a 23.3% smart home adoption rate. The state records 10,100 tech-related searches, and residents enjoy 1 hour and 45 minutes of daily screen time.