This example uses the Crime.jmp sample data table, which contains data on crime rates for each US state.
1.
Select Help > Sample Data Library and open Crime.jmp.
2.
Select Graph > Graph Builder.
3.
Drag and drop State into the Map Shape zone.
4.
Drag and drop Burglary into the Color zone.
Example of Burglary by State
The legend shows the colors that correspond to the burglary rates. Since Burglary is a continuous variable, the colors are based on a continuous color theme. Example of Burglary by State uses the JMP default continuous theme. You can change the theme under File > Preferences > Graphs.

Help created on 9/19/2017