#15: Montana

Rudeness score: 48.02

Rudest cities: N/A

Montana, featuring breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery and vast plains, unfortunately aligns with a less appealing trait—its inhabitants’ not-so-welcoming demeanor. A HuffPost article by a local barista echoes this sentiment, highlighting customer insubordination during the pandemic.

Montana’s civic spirit seems tarnished, as noted by a longtime cashier on Reddit, AngieTheCrazy. The state once known for its hospitality now grapples with an uptick in discourtesy and reckless driving, challenging its friendly reputation.