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