Based on deviations above the mean rates of binge-drinking in each state, as measured by the CDC
Of note, here are the states where the drunkest town in that state houses either a major military base, or a major university - lots of enlisted kids or lots of college kids.
Bonus points to Manhattan, KS, which has both Ft Riley, and K-State
http://247wallst.com/special-report/2016/11/21/the-drunkest-city-in-each-state-2/
QuoteMilitary
AK: Fairbanks
DE: Dover
KS: Manhattan*
NC: Jacksonville
NY: Watertown-Fort Drum
College
AL: Auburn
CA: San Luis Obispo
FL: Tallahassee
IL: Bloomington
IN: Bloomington
IA: Ames
KS: Manhattan*
KY: Louisville
MO: Columbia
MT: Missoula
NE: Lincoln
OH: Columbus
OR: Corvallis
PA: State College
TX: Austin
VA: Blacksburg