To be considered the drunkest county in America, you have to have the highest population of people who drink to excess. Whether this is something to be proud of or not is all a matter of opinion.
It has been revealed that Gallatin County in Montanna is the drunkest of all of America, and they smashed it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28.9% of Gallatin folk drink to excess. That is a huge number, how does anyone get anything done there?
Gallatin County only has 127,880 residents, but it appears they all like to party. They even managed to outdrink the college counties and many of the country's party states. What makes it such a great place to get drunk is its appeal to the tourist crowd, according to residents.
The drunkest county in America is home to sweeping valleys, beautiful rivers full of fish, and wonderful downhill skiing. Apparently, this is what leads to all the excessive drinking. The tourism, ski lifestyle, and casual fishing boozing have racked up the numbers.
It's The Drunkest County In America For Good Reason
The beauty and tranquility of Gallatin County is what makes it the drunkest, one bar employee believes. Andy Fortier, an employee of The Hungry Moose has his theories. "The ski resort aspect kind of makes it like a college town for sure," he told Cowboy State Daily. "Everyone just kind of uses that as their reason to get drunk every day. Everyone comes here to just kind of get away."
It's the peace, tranquility, and escapism that inspires people to let loose. When the strain of day-to-day life is forgotten, there is nothing quite like a beer or ten. The beauty of the place results in the drunkest county in the US.
This is a nice outlook on the reasons. Of course, it would be a shame if the reasons were bleak. In this case, the drunkest county is due to people's love for revelry and the party. Drinking in mountain bars, crushing cans while fishing, and having a couple of post-hike beers are a great reason to be drunk. So, let's all go to Gallatin County.
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