The average credit score in every state

Here’s the average credit score in every state based on the most recent data from Experian.

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At 25 points below the national average, Alabama has the third-lowest average credit score on our list.

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With a score of 717, Alaska is one of the higher-ranking states on our list and isn’t too far from reaching very good credit status, which starts at 740.

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Rising four points from 706 to 710 year-over-year, Arizona residents have maintained a solid average credit score.

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At 694, Arkansas is one of the 10 states in the US that had a score of under 700 in 2021.

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