what states or countries are their no lyme disease carrying ticks?
There are no places you can count on being completely free of ticks , but some states have much lower Lyme-risk than others, and a few U.S. states are often listed as having the fewest ticks overall. The main Lyme-vector ticks are not found in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, and low-tick states often also include Alaska and Hawaii.
U.S. states with the lowest Lyme risk
These are commonly cited as the lowest-risk U.S. states for Lyme-bearing ticks:
- Hawaii
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Montana
- Nevada
- North Dakota
- Utah
- Wyoming
Important caveat
Even in those states, ticks can still exist, just usually in fewer places or lower numbers. So “no Lyme disease carrying ticks” is safer read as “very low risk” rather than “none at all.”
Outside the U.S.
A broad worldwide review shows tick-borne diseases occur in many countries, so there isn’t a simple country list that is guaranteed Lyme-free. Risk depends on local tick species, climate, wildlife, and where you are within the country.
Practical takeaway
If you’re choosing a place to travel or live and want lower Lyme exposure, look for:
- dry climates,
- fewer wooded/brushy areas,
- higher elevations or more isolated regions,
- and local health guidance on tick presence.
If you want, I can turn this into a simple state-by-state low-risk list or a country-by-country travel guide.