Discover which U.S. states have the highest fertility rates in 2022, with South Dakota leading at 2.01 births per woman. Explore the fascinating reasons behind these trends, from religious influences like Mormonism and Evangelical Protestantism to affordability, cultural values, and even the impact of farming communities. Dive into the debate on migration patterns, education, and teen pregnancy rates, and uncover the complex social, economic, and cultural factors shaping these statistics. Is it birth rates or fertility rates that truly matter? Find out more in this deep dive into America’s fertility landscape. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.