5 States with the Most Underage Drinking in the US

4. Rhode Island

Prevalence of Underage Drinking: 21.06%

Although small in size, the state of Rhode Island is quite big on alcohol. Nearly 1 of every 5 Rhode Island adults (19.7%) reports binge drinking at least once a month. The same goes for high-school students, at 18.3%. Both are higher than their respective national average.

A 2021 study found that almost 59% of Rhode Islanders aged 18 to 20 claim to have received alcohol from a friend or relative who is over the age of 21.