Data snapshot

The sun, apparently, doesn't shine down on innovation.

Florida proves the point with a mediocre showing in WalletHub's 2017 Most & Least Innovative States report. The personal finance website conducted an in-depth analysis and comparison of all states, plus Washington, D.C., across 18 metrics of innovation, according to a statement. The data set ranges from share of STEM professionals to research and development spending per capita to average internet speed.

The survey broke the data down into two categories: human capital and innovation environment. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale.