It’s not NYC or LA: These are the 5 cities with the highest weed consumption in the US
A few U.S. cities may be known for their liberal nature and relaxed approach to cannabis, but the one which actually consumes the most might surprise you.
In the United States, there are 39 states which allow the medical use of cannabis and 24 which allow recreational use. At the federal level, it’s still considered a drug with a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. Still, as time goes on, it’s becoming increasingly more common and more accepted, with the states following their own rules as far as how it’s used, who can grow and possess it, and what the consequences are if laws are not followed.
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The U.S. city with the highest cannabis consumption
But laws have rarely stopped people from partaking in marijuana use in the United States, regardless of where they reside. What’s interesting is the city with the highest cannabis consumption isn’t one you’d necessarily expect.
While cities like Los Angeles or New York City may be considered some of the more liberal-minded where marijuana use is concerned, they aren’t the ones with the highest consumption in America. In fact, they’re not even top 10. (Los Angeles comes in at 13 while NYC is 17.)
The city with the highest cannabis consumption is actually New Britain, Connecticut with a staggering annual per capita consumption of 43.15 grams. In Connecticut, marijuana is legal both medically and recreationally. According to Insider Monkey, both the price and the total legal sales of marijuana went up in the state last year.
Top 10 cities with the highest weed consumption in America
| Rank | City, State | Cannabis Consumption (Annual Per Capita) | Legal Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | New Britain, Connecticut | 43.15 g | LEGAL, both medically and recreationally, as well as to grow |
| 2. | Huntington, West Virginia | 38.91 g | ILLEGAL to grow and use recreationally, LEGAL medically |
| 3. | Manchester, New Hampshire | 34,37 g | ILLEGAL to grow and use recreationally, LEGAL medically |
| 4. | Bloomington, Minnesota | 25.23 g | LEGAL, both medically and recreationally, as well as to grow |
| 5. | Cheyenne, Wyoming | 20.3 g | ILLEGAL to possess, distribute, grow, sell, or use, recreationally or medically |
| 6. | Johnson City, Tennessee | 18.03 g | ILLEGAL to grow and use recreationally, ONLY cannabis OIL is LEGAL medically |
| 7. | Waterloo, Iowa | 16.55 g | ILLEGAL to grow and use recreationally, LEGAL medically |
| 8. | Kyle, Texas | 15.86 g | ILLEGAL to grow and use recreationally, ONLY cannabis OIL is LEGAL medically |
| 9. | Lake Charles, Louisiana | 13.84 g | ILLEGAL to grow and use recreationally, LEGAL medically |
| 10. | Lincoln, Nebraska | 13.83 g | ILLEGAL to grow and use recreationally, LEGAL medically |
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