What We're Showing
This map ranks all 50 states by average elevation, based on data from the USGS via the U.S. Census Statistical Abstract.
Key Takeaways
- Colorado (6,800 ft), Wyoming (6,700 ft), and Utah (6,100 ft) have the highest average elevations in the U.S.
- The 10 highest-elevation states are all located in the Western U.S., highlighting a sharp geographic divide.
- Nearly half of U.S. states sit below 1,000 ft in elevation, concentrated in the East and South.
