New Delhi, July 6 -- Virginia has been ranked the most patriotic state in the United States for 2026, according to a new study that measured military and civic engagement across all 50 states.

The WalletHub report evaluated states using 13 metrics grouped under two broad categories-Military Engagement and Civic Engagement-including active-duty military personnel, veterans, voter turnout, volunteerism, jury service and participation in national service programmes.

Virginia secured the No. 1 spot thanks to its strong military presence and high civic participation.

According to the study, the state has nearly 1,761 active-duty military personnel for every 100,000 civilians, the third-highest ratio in the country. It also has nearly 103 ve...