Upstate New York Hometown Is 'Drunkest' Part Of New York State

We've learned this hometown is the "drunkest" part of New York State. Do you agree?

24/7 Wall Street released a list of "The Drunkest States in America."

Drunkest States In America, How List Was Formed

Drunkest States In United States, New York Not In Top 5

New York State didn't crack the top five for the drunkest states in America.

Below are 5 drunkest states, according to 24/7

5. North Dakota
4. Montana
3. South Dakota
2. Iowa
1. Wisconsin

New York State ranked in the bottom half of the list.

Where New York State Ranks

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New York State ranked 31st out of 50 states. The binge drinking rate in New York is 19 percent, just under the national average of 19.8 percent.

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New York State ranked fourth lowest in the nation in terms of alcohol-related driving deaths. The national average is 26.6 percent with New York State reported 20.2 percent.

Drunkest Metro Area In New York State Is Syracuse

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So what's the drunkest metro area in New York State?

Syracuse was named the drunkest area in New York State, according to 24/7.

New York State's 10 Drunkest Counties

According to County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, these are the 10 New York counties with the highest rates of excessive alcohol consumption among adults. The CDC says exessive drinking includes binge drinking which is "...defined as consuming 4 or more drinks on an occasion for a woman or 5 or more drinks on an occasion for a man.." and heavy drinking which " ...for women...is 8 drinks or more per week/For men, heavy drinking is 15 drinks or more per week."

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