A recent study from Ben’s Natural Health has pinpointed U.S. states where men are most likely to stay single, drawing attention to various social and demographic challenges in the dating landscape.
This comprehensive analysis examined all 50 states and ranked the top 10 where men struggle the most to connect romantically.
To evaluate singleness, the study considered four primary factors: the ratio of single men to single women, the availability of clubs and bars per 100,000 people, the number of Tinder users per capita, and the percentage of male Tinder users. All four factors were weighted equally, resulting in the “Singleness Index,” where higher scores indicate a greater likelihood of remaining single. Although divorce rates were evaluated, they didn’t figure into the final rankings.
According to the findings, the top 10 states where men find it hardest to navigate the dating scene are Tennessee, Wyoming, Texas, Colorado, North Dakota, South Carolina, Wisconsin, California, Hawaii, and Washington.
Tennessee
Ranked first, Tennessee has a Singleness Index score of 47.59. Despite having 451 clubs and bars and nearly 40,000 Tinder users, men face fierce competition in the dating arena, with a single-male-to-female ratio of 85.6, and 66% of Tinder users being male.
Wyoming
Coming in second at 43.4, Wyoming boasts a higher single-male-to-female ratio at 106.1. However, its limited social opportunities, with only 72 clubs/bars and 3,055 Tinder users (66% male), make dating tough.
Texas
Third place goes to Texas with a score of 40.13. Despite a single-male-to-female ratio of 94.7 and a wealth of social venues (1,000 clubs/bars) alongside over 223,000 Tinder users (70% male), men still encounter significant dating hurdles.
Colorado
In fourth place, Colorado achieves a score of 39.13, boasting a single-male-to-female ratio of 101.9, 529 clubs/bars, and nearly 70,000 Tinder users, of which 67% are male.
North Dakota
North Dakota ranks fifth with a score of 38.16, having the highest male-to-female ratio at 106.7. However, its limited nightlife—with only 118 clubs/bars and just 4,597 Tinder users (65% male)—helps explain its position.
The study highlights that a skewed ratio of single men to women, combined with a predominance of male Tinder users, plays akey role in the dating difficulties men face in certain states. While some areas may feature an abundance of social venues, the intense competition among single men remains a notable obstacle.