MMR Vaccination Coverage by State

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91.5%
national avg

National kindergarten MMR coverage is 91.5%. 41 states are below the 95% herd immunity threshold.

Kindergarten MMR coverage for the 2024-25 school year. The 95% threshold is needed for herd immunity against measles.

18 states very high risk (<90%) 23 states high risk (90-94%) 6 states moderate (95-96%) 4 states low risk (≥97%)

Coverage by State

Red = high risk (low coverage). Green = low risk (high coverage). Risk levels are based on proximity to the 95% herd immunity threshold.

States Below 95% Herd Immunity Threshold

All States

State Risk Level Coverage
Idaho Very High 78.5%
Alaska Very High 81.2%
Wisconsin Very High 84.8%
Minnesota Very High 86.5%
Georgia Very High 86.8%
Kentucky Very High 86.9%
Colorado Very High 88%
Ohio Very High 88.3%
Arizona Very High 88.6%
Utah Very High 88.6%
Oklahoma Very High 88.7%
Florida Very High 88.8%
Iowa Very High 88.8%
New Hampshire Very High 89.2%
Arkansas Very High 89.6%
Hawaii Very High 89.9%
Missouri High 90%
North Dakota High 90%
South Dakota High 90%
Oregon High 90.5%
Indiana High 90.8%
Washington High 90.9%
Kansas High 91%
South Carolina High 91.2%
Nevada High 91.3%
Michigan High 91.6%
Illinois High 91.8%
Pennsylvania High 92.4%
Louisiana High 92.6%
District of Columbia High 92.7%
New Jersey High 92.8%
Texas High 93.2%
Vermont High 93.5%
Wyoming High 93.6%
Delaware High 94.1%
Nebraska High 94.2%
North Carolina High 94.2%
Tennessee High 94.4%
New Mexico High 94.8%
Connecticut Low 98.2%
New York Low 97.8%
Maine Low 97.6%
Mississippi Low 97.6%
Rhode Island Moderate 96.7%
Massachusetts Moderate 96.6%
Maryland Moderate 96.4%
California Moderate 96.1%
Virginia Moderate 95.6%
Alabama Moderate 95.2%
Montana No Data Not reported
West Virginia No Data Not reported

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Sources & Methods

Last updated: 2026-03-08

MMR coverage data comes from the CDC's SchoolVaxView program, which reports kindergarten vaccination coverage estimates from states and territories. Risk levels are based on proximity to the 95% herd immunity threshold needed to prevent measles outbreaks. Learn more about our methods .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the national MMR vaccination rate?

The national average kindergarten MMR coverage is 91.5% for the 2024-25 school year, which is below the 95% threshold needed for measles herd immunity.

Why does MMR coverage vary by state?

MMR coverage varies due to differences in state vaccination requirements, available exemptions (medical, religious, philosophical), access to healthcare, and local attitudes toward vaccination. States with broader exemption policies tend to have lower coverage rates.

How often is this data updated?

SchoolVaxView data is updated annually by the CDC, typically in the fall. Coverage reflects the most recently reported school year (2024-25).

Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.