ARIZONA NEWS

‘Till death do us part? Arizona ranks among states with high divorce rates

Dec 10, 2017, 12:46 PM

(Flickr/Jeff Belmonte)...

(Flickr/Jeff Belmonte)

(Flickr/Jeff Belmonte)

PHOENIX – A recent study by The Stacker has revealed which U.S. states have the highest divorce rate per capita.

The study used data from the Center For Disease Control (CDC) and the National Center of Health Statistics from 2015 in order to identify region differences between each state.

From there, each state’s marriage and divorce rate was analyzed compared to the national average. California, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, and Minnesota were all excluded from the list.

Overall, Arkansas was found to have the highest rate of divorce, with 4.8 for every thousand people — 56 percent higher than the national average. Nevada followed Arkansas with a 4.6 divorce rate.

With a divorce rate of 3.6, 15 percent higher than the national average, Arizona was listed as the state with the 13th-highest rate of divorce in the U.S.

Despite the statistics, the national average for divorce has seen a steady decline since 1980 when half of all marriages ended in divorce, according to the study.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Four were arrested and vehicles were seized by authorities after detectives uncovered a criminal en...

KTAR.com

Crime syndicate busted for allegedly manipulating diesel fuel pumps across Valley

Four men were arrested this week for allegedly participating in a scheme that siphoned thousands of dollars' worth of diesel fuel from Valley gas stations.

4 hours ago

Rendering of a restaurant Swags wants to build a restaurant with two stories and rooftop terrace in...

Ron Davis/Phoenix Business Journal

Utah-based investment firm proposes destination steakhouse in Old Town Scottsdale

Swags, a high-end steakhouse, wants to build a restaurant with two stories and rooftop terrace in Old Town Scottsdale.

5 hours ago

Transportation officials are getting ready to close several roads in northern Arizona for the winte...

KTAR.com

ADOT sets winter closure dates for several Arizona highways

The Arizona Department of Transportation will close State Route 67 between Jacob Lake and the North Rim of Grand Canyon on Dec. 4.

6 hours ago

sign of Bernard Black School...

KTAR.com

South Phoenix educator wins Gaydos and Chad’s teacher tribute for October

A south Phoenix kindergarten educator was named KTAR News 92.3 FM's The Gaydos and Chad Show's Pay Tribute to a Teacher winner for October.

15 hours ago

Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis police officer...

Associated Press

Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times charged with attempted murder

A federal inmate in Tucson was charged Friday with attempted murder in the prison stabbing of former police officer Derek Chauvin.

17 hours ago

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is seen before administering the oath of office to m...

Associated Press

Here are some excerpts of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s Supreme Court opinions

Here is a collection of excerpts from Supreme Court opinions by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who died Friday at age 93.

18 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

Follow @KTAR923...

Valley residents should be mindful of plumbing ahead of holidays

With Halloween in the rear-view and more holidays coming up, Day & Night recommends that Valley residents prepare accordingly.

Follow @KTAR923...

The best ways to honor our heroes on Veterans Day and give back to the community

Veterans Day is fast approaching and there's no better way to support our veterans than to donate to the Military Assistance Mission.

...

Desert Institute for Spine Care

Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) wants to help Valley residents address back, neck issues through awake spine surgery

As the weather begins to change, those with back issues can no longer rely on the dry heat to aid their backs. That's where DISC comes in.

‘Till death do us part? Arizona ranks among states with high divorce rates