In 2021, roughly **** percent of housing units in the United States had severe housing problems. From a state perspective, West Virginia recorded the lowest share of severe housing problems, averaging ** percent. On the other hand, over one in five houses in several states had severe problems. California and Hawaii recorded the highest percentage of severe housing problems, with over ** percent of housing units qualifying as such. Severe housing problems such as a lack of complete kitchen facilities, lack of plumbing facilities, overcrowding, or severely cost-burdened occupants directly impact one's health.
Severe housing problems include lack of complete kitchen facilities, lack of plumbing facilities, overcrowding or severely cost-burdened occupants, under a 5-year estimate.
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America's Health Rankings. (December 5, 2022). Share of occupied housing units with at least one severe problem in the United States in 2021, by state [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 26, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1350158/severe-housing-problems-in-the-us-by-state/
America's Health Rankings. "Share of occupied housing units with at least one severe problem in the United States in 2021, by state." Chart. December 5, 2022. Statista. Accessed July 26, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1350158/severe-housing-problems-in-the-us-by-state/
America's Health Rankings. (2022). Share of occupied housing units with at least one severe problem in the United States in 2021, by state. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1350158/severe-housing-problems-in-the-us-by-state/
America's Health Rankings. "Share of Occupied Housing Units with at Least One Severe Problem in The United States in 2021, by State." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Dec 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1350158/severe-housing-problems-in-the-us-by-state/
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