The Top 25 States People Are Leaving Montana For

You know, Montana is truly one-of-a-kind. I've been here roughly six months and I'm still regularly floored by the views, food, and of course, the amazing people with so many stories to tell.

Still, that's not stopping Montanans from looking for a new place to call home.

Why Are Montanans Leaving the State?

I know what you're thinking:

"Who would want to leave such a beautiful place like Montana?"

And if that's not on your mind, you might be one of the folks who are looking for another place to live and there are a variety of reasons people have for leaving.

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Some of them, according to WhenInYourState.com, include home prices increasing, the "Yellowstone Effect", and even limited healthcare options.

Speaking of the "Yellowstone Effect", I recently shared in an article that I would be a happy man if Taylor Sheridan stopped making shows based in Montana. Seriously, it's not helping!

READ MORE: Montana to Taylor Sheridan: "Stop Cashing in on Our State!"

But I digress. Which states are Montanans flocking to? Which state is number one on the list?

These Are the States Montanans Are Flocking to Most

Using information compiled from Stacker and the U.S. Census Bureau, we're able to see the top 25 states where Montanans are moving to most.

And if I'm being honest... I'm genuinely surprised by number one. How in the world do you choose them over MONTANA?

Would you move to one of these states over Montana? Share your thoughts with us HERE.

What about the states people are choosing to move to instead of Montana? Let's take a look...