[ South Dakota. No state income tax and a hot Governor ]
I have thought about that, dunno if it is better in eastern or western SD...
I grew up within in NE Colorado area: Sterling CO, Ogallala NE, Cheyenne WY triangle.
I would move back, but the local law is kinda crappy, especially in Nebraska
While political trending is important it is not as important as other things you should think about.
Work or income issues like taxes.
What do you do for recreation and do you want to continue doing it or discover something new.
Church and social issues.
Housing and medical access issues — any preferences?