This Is the Top-Selling Walmart Product in Every State
Updated: Feb. 01, 2023
Walmart looked at its online sales from 2017 and pinpointed the weirdest of the top 25 items from each state. Can you guess who buys the most cinnamon toothpaste or flannel shirts?
Alaska: RV and marine antifreeze
You’re totally playing into your own stereotype, Alaska. If you’re traveling state lines, check out the best RV park in every state.
Arizona: Dolls
LOL—surprise! Arizona {hearts} these little cuties. These are the strangest things you can buy at Walmart.
Arkansas: Chocolate
Who can’t totally agree with Arkansas’s sweet choice? Polite people will never do these things at Walmart.
California: Protein powder
You might have expected this of “Los Angeles”—land of Hollywood celebrity wannabes, but the entire state? Word to the wise: Taking too much protein powder could be dangerous.
Colorado: M&M’s Peanut
Forget the plain old classic variety—Coloradans go nuts for the sunny yellow wrapper.
Connecticut: Ghost in the Shell DVD
This DVD didn’t come out until halfway through the year, so the preorders must have been a mile long. Ghost in the Shell wasn’t set in Connecticut, though. These are the most iconic movie sets in every state.
Delaware: Spiced jelly candy
These old fashioned favorites are a shopping staple in Delaware. Quiz: Name that classic candy.
Florida: Sparkling cider
Cool, refreshing, nonalcoholic. They must do a ton of celebrating in the Sunshine State!
Georgia: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair
Ironically, Georgia isn’t the state with the highest birth rate (that honor goes to Utah).
Hawaii: Barbie Farmer Doll
It’s unclear whether these Barbies are farming corn or macadamia nuts, but the kids sure enjoy it. Here are 17 things you probably didn’t know about Barbie.
Idaho: My Little Pony Mini Collection
In Idaho they can’t get enough of the little plastic ponies in rainbow colors from the iconic kids’ cartoon. Here are 20 cartoons that prove life is funnier than a standup routine.
Illinois: Erasers
Hmmm… maybe Illinois makes more mistakes than the rest of us. Ever wonder why you only see no. 2 pencils?
Indiana: Instant coffee
Yes, Indiana, we’re totally judging your caffeine choice. Curious fact: Here’s why coffee is called a “cup of joe.”
Iowa: Water softening crystals
So, we can assume Iowa is a hard water state. If you’re really looking for a water worry, learn how your water filter might be letting toxins through.
Kansas: Ozark Trail tumblers
…as in the brand, not souvenirs from the Missouri hiking trail. It sure beats drinking out of a plastic bottle. Discover why you should never leave a water bottle in a hot car.
Kentucky: 4×6 photo prints
We’re glad someone is still ordering hard copies. Here are 40 funny baby photos that will make you laugh out loud.
Louisiana: Root beer extract
In an era of DIY craft beer, Louisiana may be onto something. Homemade craft root beer could be the next big thing! Pour some into this recipe for Root Beer Float Pie.
Maine: Brownie mix
Hey, we all love a good shortcut in the kitchen. But brownies are just one of the 35 recipes you should know before you’re 35.
Maryland: Glue sticks
Can’t beat no-mess craft supplies. Learn about the most famous invention from every state.
Massachusetts: Refrigerators
Massachusetts seems to be the only state turning to Walmart for big-ticket items like kitchen appliances.
Michigan: Lavender scented cleaning products
Maybe the rest of the country likes to stick with lemony fresh. Or maybe Michigan is onto the healing powers of lavender.
Minnesota: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
In frigid Minnesota, you take your heat where you can find it. Guess where Cheetos ranked in this taste test.
Mississippi: Oil-less fryer
Mississippians are onto the best-kept kitchen secret since sliced bread. Using hot air and little or no oil you can give your favorite fried foods that crispy crunch you crave. But that won’t help these 14 most horrifying fried foods at state fairs.
Missouri: Life Savers candy
Fruity, minty, gummy—it’s all good. Here are 14 ridiculous things people actually believed as kids, and one of them is about Life Savers.
Montana: Madden NFL video games
Sort of ironic for a state without its own NFL team. Here are 8 reasons video games might just be better for you than books.
Nebraska: Pressed makeup powder
Lookin’ good, Nebraska. But give these 27 tricks for naturally glowing skin a try.
Nevada: Dog treats
Nevada loves their labs, bulldogs, and German shepherds. Find out the most popular dog breed in every state.
New Hampshire: Cinnamon flavored toothpaste
Interesting, but we’ll still stick with mint. Read why cinnamon can curb food cravings, along with 7 other health benefits.
New Jersey: Pool salt
Apparently not everyone’s heading to the Jersey Shore to beat the heat. Beware of these 12 hidden pool dangers that could be making you sick.
New Mexico: Cat food
We can just sense the tension between New Mexico’s purchases and Nevada’s. If you side with New Mexico, here are 16 pictures of sleeping cats that will make you smile.
North Carolina: Mayonnaise
Not BBQ sauce, NC? These are the 15 items in your kitchen you probably need to throw out.
North Dakota: Watermelon flavored gum
Sounds like someone keeps getting ahold of their parents’ credit card. By the way, kids—this is what really happens when you swallow chewing gum.
Oklahoma: BBQ sauce
We have to admit, Oklahoma would not have been our first guess for BBQ-loving states—but maybe Tennessee and Texas don’t get their sauce at Walmart.
Oregon: Humidifiers
Leave it to Oregonians to keep it healthy. Here’s how to choose the best humidifier for your space.
Pennsylvania: Plastic hangers
Word to Pennsylvanians: Splurge for the velvet ones. They take up less closet space. Check out these 12 biggest closet organizing mistakes—and super-easy fixes.
South Dakota: Orange juice
Way to go, SD. This is definitely healthier than Ohio’s grape drink mix. OJ is just one of the 7 fruit juices that are healthier than most people think.
Tennessee: Disney Infinity Power Discs
If you don’t know what they are, don’t ask. It has to do with video games. Learn the 23 secrets Disney employees won’t tell you.
Utah: Personal travel care kits
If we lived somewhere as beautiful as Utah, we would never travel. Don’t miss these 50 bucket-list travel destinations in every state.
Vermont: Sweet canned corn
Quick and easy dinner option? We can stand behind it. If you don’t know what to do with a can of corn, check out this recipe for Corn Chowder.
Wisconsin: Green Bay Packers bath mat
Of all the Packers gear available, Cheese Heads are really going for the bath mats?
Wyoming: Flannel shirts
The only thing more stereotypical would have been a cowboy hat. Check out these 50 astonishing facts about all 50 states.
[Source: Walmart]
