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It’s no secret that America is the fast food capital of the world.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma rounds out the top ten with a score of 69.76.
The South Central state, home to Oklahoma City and Tulsa, boasts over four million residents.
The state failed to break into the top five in any individual categories.
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Popular fast food brands there include Raising Cane’s, Golden Chick, and Chick-fil-A.
New Mexico
New Mexico came in ninth place overall with a score of 73.39.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a more surprising entry in the top ten, ranging eighth.
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The Northeast state scored 74.99 overall.
Ohio
Ohio nabbed the seventh spot in the fast-food nation with a score of 79.33.
The midwestern state ranked fifth in most fast food restaurants per 100,000 people with 82.42.
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Ohio is the seventh most populous state in the country with approximately 11.9 million residents.
California
California ranked sixth in the top ten with an 84.62 score overall.
However, the West Coast state didn’t make it into the top five of any individual categories.
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The island chain boasts 95.11 food restaurants per 100,000 people, achieving it the top spot in that category.
However, it is the fast food capital of the United States.
Maryland also placed third in the most fast food restaurants per 100,000 people with 87.57.
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