The Plains States of the Midwest

The following ten states are commonly considered the Plains States within the broader Midwest:

• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Nebraska
• Kansas
• Iowa
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Ohio
• Michigan
• Wisconsin

Note: Definitions vary. The Great Plains proper include the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, and parts of adjacent states. The above list reflects a broader "Midwest Plains" grouping often used in agricultural, climatic, and cultural contexts.