All 50 States Ranked for Off-Grid Living Guide PDF Download
NOTE: This guide contains high-level state reviews only. This does not contain county-level off-grid data. Please see other guides here for state-by-state county data. Or, explore our other 200 best / worst counties here. Finally, explore all 3143 counties (short form reviews) here.
Explore the best and worst states in the USA for off-grid living - and all the states in between. We use the following metrics to rate states for helping you find ideal locations for building your off-grid freedom:
- Population Density
- Rainfall Levels
- Terrain & Topography
- Land Costs
- Zoning Freedom
- Estimated Tax Burdens
- Pollutions Levels
- Political Leanings
- Soil Types
- Min/Max Typical Temperatures
- Natural Hazards
We rate states A - F. We also rank individual metrics for states. Every state profile has an off-grid rating, a metrics list, a write-up description, and quick-links to the following resources for each individual county:
- State History + Demographics Wikipedia
- Birds Eye View in Google Maps
- Land for Sale in LandWatch
- Homes for Sale in Zillow
- Camping Data in Campendium
- Camping Locations in HipCamp
- Organic Farming Opportunities in WWOOF
- RV Stays in Harvest Hosts
We work to update our off-grid datasets every 6 months to give you current and useful data for your off-grid journey.