Top Ten States with the Highest Consumer Debt

See where North Carolina falls

Earlier this year, CareOne Services analyzed each state’s consumer debt and found that residents in all states are in the hole for more than $10,000 on average. Yikes. So where does the Tar Heel state fall? You might be surprised.

10 States with the Highest Average Consumer Debt in 2010:

1. Delaware $20,233
 

2. Rhode Island $20,130
 

3. Maine $19,454
 

4. Alaska $19,225
 

5. Colorado $18,811
 

6. South Dakota $18,707
 

7. North Carolina $18,536
 

8. Connecticut $17,334
 

9. Wisconsin $16,903
 

10. Alabama $16,591