Most Americans Are Voting With Climate Change in Mind. These Places Don’t Care

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Nationwide, 56.5% of Americans say a candidate’s views on global warming are important to their vote.
In some counties, however, a majority of residents attach no political importance to climate change.
41 of the 50 most apathetic counties are in the Midwest.
Montana is home to 17 of the 50 most apathetic counties, the most of any state.
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Twice a year, the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication conducts the most comprehensive survey on climate change knowledge and opinion in the United States. Out of 30 questions, one of the most contentious is about how important a candidate’s views on global warming are to participants’ voting decisions.

In their survey, Yale asked participants, “How important are a candidate’s views on global warming to your vote?” with answer choices ranging from “not at all important” to “very important”. While nationwide 33.6% of Americans say a candidate’s views on global warming are not important to their vote, in some parts of the country voters are far more apathetic.

In Calhoun County in central West Virginia, 50.5% of residents say a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote, the most of any county nationwide. Meanwhile, in Alameda County in California, just 19.9% of residents believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote, the least of any county. On average, 37.8% of residents in the Midwest believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote, compared to 34.9% of residents in the South, 30.6% in the West, and 30.2% in the Northeast.

To determine the counties that believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote the most, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data on climate change belief from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. Counties were ranked based on the percentage of surveyed residents who answered that a candidate’s views on global warming are “not at all important” to their vote in 2023. Supplemental data on median household income and the percentage of adults with at least a bachelor’s degree is from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey and is for 2022. Data on natural hazard risk rating is from FEMA.

50. Buchanan County, VA

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.1%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 54.4%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.9%
Median household income: $39,591
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Grundy

49. Pierce County, NE

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.1%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.2%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.1%
Median household income: $65,603
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Pierce

48. Logan County, WV

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.1%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 52.5%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.3%
Median household income: $42,194
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Logan

47. Mercer County, OH

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.1%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.5%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.4%
Median household income: $73,278
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Celina

46. Callaway County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.1%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 62.8%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 24.9%
Median household income: $70,599
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Fulton

45. Douglas County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.1%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 57.0%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.7%
Median household income: $47,848
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Ava

44. Madison County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.2%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.9%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.1%
Median household income: $54,042
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Fredericktown

43. Harrison County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.2%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 57.1%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.9%
Median household income: $51,809
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Bethany

42. Hampshire County, WV

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.2%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.8%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.6%
Median household income: $55,222
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Romney

41. Republic County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.2%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 59.4%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 26.4%
Median household income: $54,531
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Belleville

40. Laclede County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.2%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.6%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.9%
Median household income: $49,202
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Lebanon

39. Washington County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.2%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.6%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.5%
Median household income: $59,432
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Washington

38. Dundy County, NE

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.3%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.0%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 26.3%
Median household income: $58,977
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Benkelman

37. Sac County, IA

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.3%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 59.1%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.6%
Median household income: $68,778
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Sac City

36. Linn County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.3%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.4%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.6%
Median household income: $58,435
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Linneus

35. Miller County, MO

Shelbyville+Missouri | Interstate 64, Polksville, Kentucky

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.4%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.2%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.1%
Median household income: $53,490
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Tuscumbia

34. Thayer County, NE

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.4%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 60.0%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.5%
Median household income: $60,305
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Hebron

33. Clark County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.4%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 57.9%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.9%
Median household income: $53,362
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Kahoka

32. Rooks County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.4%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 57.8%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.7%
Median household income: $60,821
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Stockton

31. Wibaux County, MT

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.5%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.9%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.5%
Median household income: $58,750
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Wibaux

30. Pike County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.5%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.0%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.4%
Median household income: $53,363
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Bowling Green

29. Thomas County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.6%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.1%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 26.5%
Median household income: $72,417
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Colby

28. Smith County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.6%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.7%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 23.1%
Median household income: $50,943
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Smith Center

27. Shelby County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.6%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 57.6%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.6%
Median household income: $50,387
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Shelbyville

26. Washington County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.6%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.4%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.3%
Median household income: $49,364
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Potosi

25. Hodgeman County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.7%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.6%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.5%
Median household income: $63,125
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Jetmore

24. Coffey County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.7%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.9%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.2%
Median household income: $67,645
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Burlington

23. Cuming County, NE

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.7%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.0%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 24.0%
Median household income: $68,917
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: West Point

22. Andrew County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.7%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 59.5%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 26.1%
Median household income: $68,774
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Savannah

21. Wyoming County, WV

George+Washington+Memorial+Parkway | George Washington Memorial Parkway, Fort Hunt, Virginia

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.7%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 52.2%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.4%
Median household income: $44,510
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Pineville

20. Codington County, SD

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.7%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 59.8%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.2%
Median household income: $65,747
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Watertown

19. Morris County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.7%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 60.4%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.9%
Median household income: $52,866
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Council Grove

18. Perry County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.8%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.4%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.3%
Median household income: $61,486
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Perryville

17. Kingman County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.8%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.5%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 24.3%
Median household income: $59,640
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Kingman

16. Phillips County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.9%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 55.4%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.1%
Median household income: $57,611
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Phillipsburg

15. Fallon County, MT

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 48.9%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 55.8%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.1%
Median household income: $79,750
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Baker

14. Payette County, ID

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.0%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.7%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.2%
Median household income: $62,721
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Payette

13. Nemaha County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.0%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 59.0%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 28.3%
Median household income: $72,788
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Seneca

12. Woodson County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.1%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.0%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.1%
Median household income: $50,670
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Yates Center

11. Morton County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.2%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.0%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.5%
Median household income: $57,943
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Elkhart

10. Cloud County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.3%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 57.3%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.4%
Median household income: $51,197
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Concordia

9. Craig County, VA

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.3%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.0%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.0%
Median household income: $66,286
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: New Castle

8. Gasconade County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.4%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.8%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.3%
Median household income: $62,638
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Hermann

7. Scotland County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.5%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.1%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.6%
Median household income: $58,656
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Memphis

6. Golden Valley County, ND

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.7%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.8%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 23.6%
Median household income: $84,750
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Beach

5. Red Willow County, NE

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.8%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 58.0%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 24.4%
Median household income: $58,344
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: McCook

4. Dent County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.9%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 57.2%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.3%
Median household income: $51,410
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Salem

3. Wright County, MO

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 49.9%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 55.0%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.8%
Median household income: $43,573
FEMA disaster risk level: Relatively Low
County seat: Hartville

2. Barber County, KS

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 50.1%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 56.5%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 23.6%
Median household income: $53,774
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Medicine Lodge

1. Calhoun County, WV

Residents who believe a candidate’s views on climate change are not important to their vote: 50.5%
Residents who believe that global warming is happening: 53.2%
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.3%
Median household income: $39,031
FEMA disaster risk level: Very Low
County seat: Grantsville

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