3. Utah
> Land area in extreme or exceptional drought: 60.3%
> County with worst level of drought: Emery County – 100.0% in extreme or exceptional drought
> Population living in extreme or exceptional drought: 1,915,126 — 3rd highest
> Total population, 2021: 3,337,975 — 8th highest
2. Oklahoma
> Land area in extreme or exceptional drought: 67.6%
> County with worst level of drought: Atoka County – 100.0% in extreme or exceptional drought
> Population living in extreme or exceptional drought: 1,551,675 — 4th highest
> Total population, 2021: 3,986,639 — 7th highest
1. Kansas
> Land area in extreme or exceptional drought: 72.5%
> County with worst level of drought: Barber County – 100.0% in extreme or exceptional drought
> Population living in extreme or exceptional drought: 1,124,274 — 6th highest
> Total population, 2021: 2,934,582 — 11th highest
