Americans love their coffee.

According to the National Coffee Association, about 66% of American adults drink coffee every day From early-morning commutes in New York to whipped cream weekend refills in Seattle, coffee is an inseparable part of American life.

A new report from SupremeWhip reveals which state runs on coffee the most?

🧮 How the Rankings Were Calculated

To find out where coffee is most essential to daily life, our study ranked all 50 U.S. states using four key indicators of coffee reliance:”

🕒 Average hours worked per week — from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025)
☕ Coffee shops per capita — total number of cafés and chains per 100,000 people
💤 Insufficient sleep rates — percentage of residents sleeping under 7 hours nightly (CDC data)
🔍 ‘Coffee near me’ search frequency — Google Trends interest across 12 months

Top 5 States running on coffee

Rank	State	Coffee Reliance
1	Louisiana	☕☕☕☕☕☕
2	West Virginia	☕☕☕☕☕☕
3	Alaska	☕☕☕☕☕
4	Alabama	☕☕☕☕☕
5	Arkansas	☕☕☕☕
6	Texas	☕☕☕☕
7	Kentucky	☕☕☕☕
8	Tennessee	☕☕☕
9	Hawaii	☕☕☕
10	Nevada	☕☕

Bottom 5 States running on coffee

Rank	State	Composite Coffee Reliance
46	Vermont	☕
47	Colorado	☕
48	Nebraska	☕
49	Wisconsin
50	Minnesota

Expert Explains: Top #3 explained

#1 Louisiaina - Score 0.58

Louisiana drinks coffee like it’s part of daily life, especially in New Orleans, where café au lait with chicory and beignets has been a tradition for centuries.

The city’s history as a major coffee port and home to big roasting facilities means fresh coffee has always been close at hand. Beyond caffeine, coffee is a social ritual, a moment to pause, connect, and honor local culture.

Combine this rich history with long workdays in oil and gas, and common sleep shortages, and it’s easy to see why coffee is essential to daily life.

#2 West Virginia - Score 0.58

Coffee in West Virginia is more than just a beverage; it's a reflection of the state's culture.

The state's mountainous terrain and tight-knit communities have given rise to a coffee scene that values craftsmanship, local sourcing, and sustainability. The state's coffee shops are more than just places to grab a quick caffeine fix; they are venues for cultural exchange and community building.

West Virginians rely on coffee not only for daily caffeine needs but as a way to support local businesses and maintain neighbourhood networks.

#3 Alaska - Score 0.40

In Alaska, coffee isn’t just a drink; it’s a survival tool for long, dark winters and early mornings. Many residents work extended hours in physically demanding jobs, from fishing to oil, making a strong cup of coffee essential to start the day.

The state also has a thriving local coffee scene, with micro roasters and cafés bringing globally sourced beans to small communities.

Beyond caffeine, coffee offers a moment of warmth and comfort in a landscape where temperatures can drop dramatically. Between the long workweeks, seasonal darkness, and the need for connection in remote areas, it’s no wonder Alaskans rely on coffee to keep moving.

Expert Explains: Bottom #3 explained

#48 Nebraska - Score 0.14

Nebraska’s relatively low reliance on coffee seems to come from a mix of culture, lifestyle, and geography. Much of the state is rural, with communities spread across farmland and smaller towns rather than dense urban centers. In these areas, daily routines often favor simple beverages like home-brewed coffee, tea, or soft drinks, rather than a strong café culture or speciality coffee habits.

Early mornings on farms or in manufacturing are common, but many residents get through the day with routine and consistency rather than relying on multiple cups of coffee.

Without the long-standing café traditions or speciality coffee scenes found in states like Louisiana or West Virginia, coffee in Nebraska tends to be a helpful everyday drink rather than a central part of life.

#49 Wisconsin - Score 0.14

Early mornings on dairy farms or in manufacturing are common, and many residents structure their day around a consistent routine rather than chasing extra caffeine. A single reliable cup of coffee often marks the official start of the day, providing enough energy to handle physical labor, school drop-offs, or office work without needing multiple strong brews.

For many, coffee is less about a caffeine boost and more about signaling the transition from home to work, a moment to pause, gather thoughts, and prepare for the day ahead. This steady, ritualistic approach keeps consumption moderate while still making coffee an integral, dependable part of daily life.

#50 Minnesota - Score 0.11

With about a third of the workforce working remotely at least part of the week, coffee can be brewed on one’s own schedule, making daily café trips less necessary.

Minnesota consistently ranks as one of the most active, and opportunities for outdoor recreation abound throughout the year,which may mean a healthier attitude to caffeine consumption, focusing on hydration and natural endorphins to get through the working week.

Full Rankings

Rank	State	Hours Worked	Number of coffee shops per capita	Insufficient Sleep Data	Coffee near me search	Normalized Hours Worked	Normalized Coffee Shops	Normalized Poor Sleep	Normalized Coffee Search	Composite Score
1	Louisiana	36.5	21.4	40.5	55	1.00	0.18	0.66	0.34	0.58
2	West Virginia	35.1	20.3	42.6	32	0.68	0.16	0.79	0.00	0.43
3	Alaska	33.9	73.5	37.6	58	0.41	1.00	0.48	0.38	0.40
4	Alabama	34.7	18.2	41.4	49	0.59	0.13	0.72	0.25	0.38
5	Arkansas	34.9	21	39.9	47	0.64	0.17	0.62	0.22	0.37
6	Texas	35.8	20.9	37.1	53	0.84	0.17	0.45	0.31	0.37
7	Kentucky	35	17.8	39.6	41	0.66	0.12	0.60	0.13	0.36
8	Tennessee	34.6	24.2	39.8	64	0.57	0.22	0.62	0.47	0.36
9	Hawaii	33	10.3	45.9	100	0.20	0.00	1.00	1.00	0.35
10	Nevada	34.2	32.4	39.3	50	0.48	0.35	0.58	0.26	0.35
11	Mississippi	34.9	15.4	38.6	44	0.64	0.08	0.54	0.18	0.33
12	Ohio	34.1	23.4	39.9	48	0.45	0.21	0.62	0.24	0.33
13	Arizona	35.1	29.4	36.1	57	0.68	0.30	0.38	0.37	0.33
14	Florida	34.2	23.9	38.8	57	0.48	0.22	0.55	0.37	0.32
15	Georgia	34.3	20.7	38.8	47	0.50	0.16	0.55	0.22	0.32
16	Oklahoma	35	23.3	36.2	41	0.66	0.21	0.39	0.13	0.31
17	North Dakota	35.2	35.7	34	49	0.70	0.40	0.25	0.25	0.31
18	Pennsylvania	34.1	25.6	38.1	47	0.45	0.24	0.51	0.22	0.30
19	Indiana	33.8	21.6	38.6	43	0.39	0.18	0.54	0.16	0.29
20	Washington	34.2	57.3	32.8	63	0.48	0.74	0.18	0.46	0.28
21	Wyoming	34.5	43.5	33.4	54	0.55	0.53	0.21	0.32	0.28
22	New Jersey	33.5	29.4	37.9	47	0.32	0.30	0.50	0.22	0.27
23	Virginia	33.9	24.4	36.9	46	0.41	0.22	0.43	0.21	0.27
24	Michigan	34	25.8	36.4	53	0.43	0.25	0.40	0.31	0.27
25	Maryland	33.3	22.6	38.7	42	0.27	0.19	0.55	0.15	0.26
26	California	33.8	36.1	35.2	50	0.39	0.41	0.33	0.26	0.26
27	New York	32.8	31.3	38.8	44	0.16	0.33	0.55	0.18	0.26
28	Connecticut	33.5	31.4	36.4	45	0.32	0.33	0.40	0.19	0.25
29	South Carolina	33.8	22.4	36.6	62	0.39	0.19	0.42	0.44	0.25
30	Rhode Island	33.2	37.7	36.2	65	0.25	0.43	0.39	0.49	0.24
31	Idaho	34.1	39.7	33.2	64	0.45	0.47	0.20	0.47	0.24
32	Missouri	33.2	24.3	37.7	56	0.25	0.22	0.48	0.35	0.24
33	Illinois	33.4	27.3	36.7	50	0.30	0.27	0.42	0.26	0.24
34	Oregon	33.9	53.4	31.8	63	0.41	0.68	0.11	0.46	0.24
35	Kansas	33.3	27.2	36.7	44	0.27	0.27	0.42	0.18	0.23
36	Iowa	34	29.4	34.2	47	0.43	0.30	0.26	0.22	0.23
37	North Carolina	33.9	25	35	58	0.41	0.23	0.31	0.38	0.23
38	New Hampshire	33.3	40.7	33.8	50	0.27	0.48	0.24	0.26	0.21
39	Maine	33.3	39.1	33.4	56	0.27	0.46	0.21	0.35	0.20
40	Massachusetts	33.4	37.5	33.2	55	0.30	0.43	0.20	0.34	0.20
41	New Mexico	33.4	27.8	34.1	48	0.30	0.28	0.26	0.24	0.19
42	Montana	32.7	49.2	32.9	62	0.14	0.62	0.18	0.44	0.18
43	South Dakota	33.3	33.9	32.9	47	0.27	0.37	0.18	0.22	0.18
44	Delaware	32.1	27.3	37.3	40	0.00	0.27	0.46	0.12	0.18
45	Utah	33.2	21.4	34.3	53	0.25	0.18	0.27	0.31	0.17
46	Vermont	33.6	38.8	30	55	0.34	0.45	0.00	0.34	0.15
47	Colorado	33.3	40.9	30.6	69	0.27	0.48	0.04	0.54	0.15
48	Nebraska	33.2	32.1	31.5	46	0.25	0.34	0.09	0.21	0.14
49	Wisconsin	32.6	26.2	33.9	54	0.11	0.25	0.25	0.32	0.14
50	Minnesota	33.1	28.4	30.3	55	0.23	0.29	0.02	0.34	0.11

Full Methodology

To understand which states rely on coffee the most, we looked at four key factors.

First, we considered average hours worked per week (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025), since longer workdays often mean more cups of coffee.

Next, we measured coffee shop density, tracking the number of cafés per 100,000 people to see where coffee is easiest to access. We also included insufficient sleep rates from CDC data, as lack of sleep often drives higher caffeine consumption.

Finally, we analyzed Google Trends searches for “coffee near me” over the past year to gauge active interest.

Each factor was normalized and combined into a single composite score, giving a clear ranking of coffee reliance by state.

This approach balances lifestyle, availability, and expressed demand, helping reveal where coffee is truly central to daily life.