A person’s credit score affects everything from buying a house to applying for a credit card— and a new map shows the average score state-by-state. Newsweek analyzed credit scores in each state using ...

The average credit score in the U.S. remained steady at 715 at the end of 2024, according to Experian data. But while stability has been the trend, recent developments suggest that credit scores could ...

Being aware of your credit score is an essential part of modern financial wellness, and it also helps to know how you compare to others in the U.S. and in your state.

The average U.S. credit score is 715, according to FICO's Score Credit Insights, which examined data from April 2025. That's still in the "good" range, but it represents a two-point drop ...

Credit scores are dropping nationwide, reflecting struggles Americans are having to stay afloat financially, according to FICO. The national FICO score, or three-digit number used to summarize your ...

Thinking about taking the ACT? Understanding how scores work and where you stand can help you prep smarter and aim higher. I’ve studied score trends across multiple years, and the national average ACT ...

States with lower average credit scores have experienced greater declines in the past couple of years than those with higher ones, according to a recent study by Montana-based analytics company Fair ...