State Counties

Alabama’s patchwork of counties is as diverse as its landscape. The state is divided into 67 counties with Jefferson as most populous.

Alaska’s county system is a whole different ballgame compared to the Lower 48. It’s divided into 19 boroughs and 11 census areas.

The Grand Canyon State is carved up into 15 counties. These counties pack in everything from its red rock deserts to pine-covered mountains.

Arkansas is divided into 75 counties. They’re as diverse as they come, reflected all the way from the Arkansas Delta to the Ozark Mountains.

California is a whole different animal when it comes to counties. This state has 58 of ’em, and they’re about as diverse as you can get.

Colorado contains 64 counties. Each county captures the Centennial State. You’ve got your high rollers and your no-stoplight towns.

Connecticut’s county situation is a bit of a head-scratcher. They have eight counties on paper, but they don’t actually do anything.

When it comes to counties, Delaware keeps it simple. We’re talking just three counties. Kent County, New Castle County, and Sussex County.

Florida, the Sunshine State, has 67 counties in total. From the Panhandle to the Keys, these counties serve up a smorgasbord of landscapes.

Georgia, the Peach State, is carved up into a whopping 159 counties. It’s like they took the idea of local government and went nuts with it.

Hawaii’s county situation is about as laid-back as the state. 5 in total. It’s more like they threw some lines on a map and called it a day.

Idaho has 44 counties, which is a lot for a state most folks can’t find on a map. Idaho has more counties than Nevada but fewer than Oregon.

From the Windy City to the cornfields, Illinois’ counties are like a dysfunctional family at Thanksgiving. Our Illinois county map shows them.

Indiana has a total of 92 counties with a pretty straightforward layout. It’s mostly flat in Illinois with some rolling hills tossed in.

Iowa is the land of corn and presidential hopefuls every four years. They’ve got 99 counties, because 100 would’ve been too easy to remember.