Public Land by State 2025
Alaska
365,039.40
Texas
167,625
California
99,822.70
Montana
93,155.80
New Mexico
77,673.60
Arizona
72,730.90
Nevada
70,275.80
Colorado
66,387.20
Wyoming
62,147.20
Oregon
61,441.90
Idaho
52,960.60
Utah
52,587.50
Kansas
52,366.70
Minnesota
50,954.90
Nebraska
49,201.90
South Dakota
48,574.70
North Dakota
44,156.20
Missouri
44,094.70
Oklahoma
43,954.60
Washington
42,612.50
Georgia
37,068.20
Michigan
36,357.80
Iowa
35,760
Illinois
35,579.50
Wisconsin
34,761
Florida
34,558.10
Arkansas
33,328
Alabama
32,480
North Carolina
31,179.50
New York
30,223.40
Mississippi
30,025
Pennsylvania
28,684.80
Louisiana
27,882.20
Tennessee
26,380.80
Ohio
26,209.90
Kentucky
25,428.50
Vermont
25,342.70
Indiana
22,956.80
Maine
19,753.60
South Carolina
19,271
West Virginia
15,415.70
Maryland
6,256
Virginia
5,919.40
New Hampshire
5,740.20
Massachusetts
5,016.30
New Jersey
4,748.20
Hawaii
4,110.70
Connecticut
3,100.80
Delaware
1,251.20
Rhode Island
668.80
State | Total State Area↓ | Total Area Ownedby All Govt | Percent Of States Total Area Both Govts | State Rank Both Govts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Alaska | 365,039.40 | 325,700 | 89.22 | 1 |
 | Texas | 167,625 | 3,216.40 | 1.92 | 47 |
 | California | 99,822.70 | 42,288.38 | 42.36 | 7 |
 | Montana | 93,155.80 | 32,473.22 | 34.86 | 12 |
 | New Mexico | 77,673.60 | 31,554.72 | 40.62 | 8 |
 | Arizona | 72,730.90 | 38,978.89 | 53.59 | 6 |
 | Nevada | 70,275.80 | 56,972.28 | 81.07 | 2 |
 | Colorado | 66,387.20 | 26,458.89 | 39.86 | 9 |
 | Wyoming | 62,147.20 | 33,964.23 | 54.65 | 5 |
 | Oregon | 61,441.90 | 19,403.60 | 31.58 | 13 |
 | Idaho | 52,960.60 | 35,244.80 | 66.55 | 4 |
 | Utah | 52,587.50 | 37,019.77 | 70.40 | 3 |
 | Kansas | 52,366.70 | 479.50 | 0.92 | 50 |
 | Minnesota | 50,954.90 | 8,952.02 | 17.57 | 17 |
 | Nebraska | 49,201.90 | 785.76 | 1.60 | 48 |
 | South Dakota | 48,574.70 | 3,659.78 | 7.53 | 29 |
 | North Dakota | 44,156.20 | 2,187.41 | 4.95 | 39 |
 | Missouri | 44,094.70 | 2,655.01 | 6.02 | 33 |
 | Oklahoma | 43,954.60 | 1,006.75 | 2.29 | 45 |
 | Washington | 42,612.50 | 15,513.50 | 36.41 | 11 |
 | Georgia | 37,068.20 | 1,734.59 | 4.68 | 40 |
 | Michigan | 36,357.80 | 8,168.77 | 22.47 | 15 |
 | Iowa | 35,760 | 370.74 | 1.04 | 49 |
 | Illinois | 35,579.50 | 836.78 | 2.35 | 44 |
 | Wisconsin | 34,761 | 5,633.61 | 16.21 | 18 |
 | Florida | 34,558.10 | 9,069.36 | 26.24 | 14 |
 | Arkansas | 33,328 | 3,949.90 | 11.85 | 22 |
 | Alabama | 32,480 | 1,235.91 | 3.81 | 41 |
 | North Carolina | 31,179.50 | 2,180.47 | 6.99 | 31 |
 | New York | 30,223.40 | 11,174.55 | 36.97 | 10 |
 | Mississippi | 30,025 | 1,653.47 | 5.51 | 36 |
 | Pennsylvania | 28,684.80 | 4,228.29 | 14.74 | 20 |
 | Louisiana | 27,882.20 | 2,131.70 | 7.65 | 28 |
 | Tennessee | 26,380.80 | 2,814.75 | 10.67 | 23 |
 | Ohio | 26,209.90 | 678.66 | 2.59 | 43 |
 | Kentucky | 25,428.50 | 899.80 | 3.54 | 42 |
 | Vermont | 25,342.70 | 2,449.87 | 9.67 | 25 |
 | Indiana | 22,956.80 | 522.35 | 2.28 | 46 |
 | Maine | 19,753.60 | 1,059.46 | 5.36 | 37 |
 | South Carolina | 19,271 | 1,000.42 | 5.19 | 38 |
 | West Virginia | 15,415.70 | 1,530 | 9.92 | 24 |
 | Maryland | 6,256 | 428.98 | 6.86 | 32 |
 | Virginia | 5,919.40 | 486.17 | 8.21 | 27 |
 | New Hampshire | 5,740.20 | 908.41 | 15.83 | 19 |
 | Massachusetts | 5,016.30 | 277.85 | 5.54 | 35 |
 | New Jersey | 4,748.20 | 840.98 | 17.71 | 16 |
 | Hawaii | 4,110.70 | 549.08 | 13.36 | 21 |
 | Connecticut | 3,100.80 | 179.69 | 5.79 | 34 |
 | Delaware | 1,251.20 | 88.18 | 7.05 | 30 |
 | Rhode Island | 668.80 | 61.16 | 9.14 | 26 |
- All areas displayed are measured in 1000s of acres. For example, Alaska’s displayed area ofr 365,039.40 equals 365,039,400 acres.
- Military and tribal lands are excluded from the columns totaling state and federal land ownership.
- Where differences are known and with the exception of Army Corps of Engineers data, areas displayed refer to land area and do not include water area.
Exploring the diverse terrain of the United States reveals a rich tapestry of land ownership across its states. From the sprawling wilderness of Alaska to the rugged terrain of Texas, each state offers a unique blend of geography and natural resources.
California, for instance, is known for its iconic landmarks like the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific coastline, reflecting its significant land ownership and rich biodiversity. Montana’s picturesque landscapes, featuring rolling plains and towering mountains, attract outdoor enthusiasts and conservation efforts alike.
In contrast, New Mexico and Arizona boast the stunning landscapes of the desert Southwest, characterized by arid deserts and ancient cultural sites. Whether it’s the expansive deserts of Nevada or the diverse terrain of Colorado, each state’s land ownership contributes to the nation’s natural heritage and reflects its distinct geographical features.
