Quick answer: about 37 in 100 US adults (36.8%) are estimated to sleep fewer than 7 hours a night, according to the CDC’s 2025 release of CDC PLACES, which uses 2022 survey data. The estimate ranges from about 30% in Minnesota and Vermont to 47% in Hawaii. Use the map below to see your state, then search for your county.
US Short Sleep Map by State
Select a state tile to see its estimate. Each tile shows the state’s share of adults estimated to sleep under 7 hours a night.
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All states ranked, highest short sleep estimate first
| Rank | State | Adults under 7 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | 47.0% |
| 2 | West Virginia | 42.0% |
| 3 | Louisiana | 40.9% |
| 4 | Kentucky | 40.6% |
| 5 | Nevada | 40.5% |
| 6 | Alabama | 40.1% |
| 7 | Mississippi | 39.4% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 39.2% |
| 9 | Arkansas | 39.1% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 39.0% |
| 11 | Ohio | 38.9% |
| 12 | Florida | 38.8% |
| 13 | Georgia | 38.8% |
| 14 | New York | 38.8% |
| 15 | Texas | 38.5% |
| 16 | Maryland | 38.4% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 38.3% |
| 18 | Indiana | 38.0% |
| 19 | Oklahoma | 37.6% |
| 20 | Missouri | 37.5% |
| 21 | Delaware | 37.0% |
| 22 | South Carolina | 36.8% |
| 23 | Connecticut | 36.7% |
| 24 | Virginia | 36.7% |
| 25 | Arizona | 36.2% |
| 26 | Illinois | 36.2% |
| 27 | Rhode Island | 36.1% |
| 28 | Michigan | 35.7% |
| 29 | California | 35.5% |
| 30 | Kansas | 35.3% |
| 31 | Alaska | 35.2% |
| 32 | North Carolina | 35.1% |
| 33 | Massachusetts | 34.5% |
| 34 | Maine | 34.0% |
| 35 | New Hampshire | 34.0% |
| 36 | Utah | 34.0% |
| 37 | New Mexico | 33.8% |
| 38 | North Dakota | 33.7% |
| 39 | Iowa | 33.6% |
| 40 | Wisconsin | 33.6% |
| 41 | Wyoming | 33.5% |
| 42 | Idaho | 33.4% |
| 43 | District of Columbia | 32.8% |
| 44 | Montana | 32.4% |
| 45 | Washington | 32.3% |
| 46 | Nebraska | 32.1% |
| 47 | Oregon | 31.5% |
| 48 | Colorado | 31.1% |
| 49 | South Dakota | 30.6% |
| 50 | Minnesota | 30.0% |
| 51 | Vermont | 30.0% |
State figures are the population-weighted average of the age-adjusted county estimates, weighted by adult population. The CDC’s own US figure is 36.8%.
Source: CDC PLACES, Local Data for Better Health, County Data, 2025 release (data year 2022, from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System). Figures are modelled small-area estimates of age-adjusted prevalence, not counts. County search loads the figures directly from the CDC open dataset.
How to Read This Map
- Short sleep here means adults who report sleeping fewer than 7 hours on average. Seven or more hours is the amount recommended for adults.
- Age-adjusted means the CDC has standardised the figures so places with older or younger populations can be compared fairly.
- Estimates, not measurements. PLACES combines survey answers with census data in a statistical model to estimate each county. A county figure comes with a 95% interval, shown in the county lookup. Small counties have wide intervals.
- Small gaps are noise. A difference of a point or two between states or counties is usually within the margin of error and should not be read as a real ranking.
- The map shows where, not why. It cannot tell you what drives short sleep in a place, and it says nothing about the quality of anyone’s sleep.
What the Numbers Show
At the state level, estimates run from about 30% (Minnesota, Vermont) to 47% (Hawaii). Hawaii, West Virginia, Louisiana, Kentucky and Nevada have the highest estimates. Minnesota, Vermont, South Dakota, Colorado and Oregon have the lowest. County estimates vary more widely within states than the state figures suggest, so it is worth checking your own county.
If you are one of the many adults sleeping under 7 hours, these guides cover practical next steps: is 6 hours of sleep enough, how to build a consistent sleep routine, and how to improve sleep quality naturally.
Method and Limits
- Source: CDC PLACES county data, 2025 release, measure “Short sleep duration among adults”. The data year is 2022.
- State figures on this page are our calculation: the population-weighted average of the age-adjusted county estimates, weighted by adult population. They are not official CDC state figures. The CDC reports 36.8% for the whole US, and our weighted average of all counties is 36.9%.
- Coverage: 3,145 counties and county equivalents (including parishes and independent cities). Two small counties have suppressed estimates and are not searchable.
- Self-reported data. The survey asks people how long they usually sleep, and self-reports can differ from measured sleep.
- This page is general information, not medical advice. If you are struggling with sleep, talk to a doctor.
FAQ
Which US state gets the least sleep?
In the CDC’s estimates, Hawaii has the highest share of adults sleeping under 7 hours (47.0% by our population-weighted calculation), followed by West Virginia (42.0%), Louisiana (40.9%), Kentucky (40.6%) and Nevada (40.5%). Differences of a point or two between states are within the margin of error.
Which state gets the most sleep?
Minnesota and Vermont have the lowest estimates, both about 30%, followed by South Dakota, Colorado and Oregon. Lower means fewer adults sleeping under 7 hours.
How many Americans don’t get enough sleep?
The CDC estimates that 36.8% of US adults, roughly 37 in 100, sleep fewer than 7 hours on average, based on 2022 data.
How accurate is the county data?
County values are model-based estimates with a 95% interval, shown when you look up a county. They are best used to compare broad patterns, not to rank two similar counties.
About this article
Written by the Sleep Fixes editorial team. We are not medical professionals. We checked every figure on this page against the CDC dataset.