Hot dog! These States And Cities Eat The Most Hot Dogs

July 4th might be synonymous with hot dogs, but mark your calendars for July 23rd—it’s National Hot Dog Day!

The entire month of July is considered peak hot dog season, running from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During this time, Americans are projected to consume around 7 billion hot dogs.

That’s right—another delicious reason to fire up the grill and dig in. This got us thinking: Are hot dogs equally adored across the country?

Or do certain states and cities savor the taste of an Oscar Mayer wiener with mustard a bit more than others? We crunched the numbers to find out.

States That Love Hot Dogs The Most

Cities That Love Hot Dogs The Most

How We Figured This One Out

Here’s how we gathered our hot dog data.

For cities, we analyzed data from the reputable Hot Dog Organization, focusing on hot dog orders and city size to identify which cities consume the most hot dogs relative to their population.

For states, we took a creative approach since specific consumption or order data was not readily available. We turned to Google Search Trends, examining search queries related to hot dog recipes, cooking tips, and locations to buy hot dogs. Higher search volumes indicate a greater love for hot dogs in that state.

We also researched interesting hot dog facts from trusted sources, including the Hot Dog Organization, to bring you fun trivia.

Keep scrolling to see our findings!

Frank Hot Dog Facts

Finally, impress your friends at your next BBQ with these fun hot dog facts:

Americans spend over $3 billion on hot dogs in supermarkets each year.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans are projected to consume 7 billion hot dogs.
Mustard remains the most popular hot dog topping.
The NHDSC’s etiquette rules state that ketchup is not allowed on a hot dog after the age of 18.
Hot dogs were first sold at baseball games in 1893, and the response was overwhelmingly positive.
Hot dogs were among the first foods eaten on the moon.
A standard beef hot dog contains about 190 calories, provides 7 grams of protein, and contributes 30% of the Daily Value of Vitamin B12.
The world’s longest hot dog measured an impressive 668 feet.
Joey Chestnut set a record by eating 74 hot dogs in just 10 minutes.

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Kathy Morris

Kathy is the head of content at Zippia with a knack for engaging audiences. Prior to joining Zippia, Kathy worked at Gateway Blend growing audiences across diverse brands. She graduated from Troy University with a degree in Social Science Education.

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