Maine among States with Lowest Church Attendance

According to research firm Gallup, Maine ranks near the bottom when it comes to regular church attendance.

According to the report, New England isn't the most religious part of the country. Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut are among the 10 states with the lowest weekly church attendance. Vermont finished dead last, while Maine finished tied for second with New Hampshire.

Utah has the highest attendance rate, with 51% of the state attending church every week.

The highest attendance rates:

1) Utah – 51%

2) Mississippi – 47%

3) Alabama – 46%

4) Louisiana – 46%

5) Arkansas – 45%

The lowest attendance rates:

1) Vermont - 17%

2) New Hampshire - 20%

3) Maine -20%

4) Massachusetts - 22%