Top Ten States to Live in 2017
No southern states made it into U.S. News & World Report top 10 Best States report, released Tuesday. The report is weighted to reflect what citizens say they value most in their states: health care and education are most important; infrastructure, crime and corrections, opportunity, economy and government are also factors.
The Quality of Life category in our annual America's Top States for Business study ranks all 50 states on overall livability based on metrics, including crime rate, attractions, air quality, health and health care and legal protections against discrimination.
The headline may be the ranking of the top 10: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Minnesota, North Dakota, Washington, Iowa, Utah, Maryland, Colorado and Vermont. Yet the story goes much further, including an exhaustive 50 state-by-state roster of metrics supporting rankings across dozens of subcategories.
The state has one of the worst infant mortality rates, and reported mental health issues are widespread. Despite that, Oklahoma ranks in the bottom five states for health insurance coverage. Attractions in this state are relatively few, leaving this state with a host of problems to address sooner rather than later.
Just in 2017, four hurricanes struck the mainland U.S., killing over 100 people and devastating Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Puerto Rico. And Louisiana led the U.S. in the homicide rate, averaging 11.8 per 100,000 people. Each state is safe from some dangers but falls prey to others. Safety is a basic human need.
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The motto of the Granite State is "Live Free or Die." With robust antidiscrimination laws, New Hampshire protects all of its residents' ability to do just that. Also robust: healthy New Hampshirites themselves.
No southern states made it into U.S. News & World Report top 10 Best States report, released Tuesday. The report is weighted to reflect what citizens say they value most in their states: health care and education are most important; infrastructure, crime and corrections, opportunity, economy and government are also factors.
Residents of Massachusetts are expected to live over 80 years on average, which is the fifth longest life expectancy among all states. 2. Connecticut . With a median household income of $71,346 a year — fifth highest among the states — Connecticut is the second best state to live in.
To see the top 10 best states for making a living, open the gallery below. For the bottom 10, go to the end of this article. Washington wins the title of the best state to make a living in. Median pay there is $43,400, about $6,000 higher than the national median, and there’s no state income tax.
Our Cost of Living category in America's Top States for Business rates all 50 states based on an index of average costs for basic items. The category is worth a possible 50 points out of our 2,500 total. Here are 10 states where you will pay a pretty penny to live, as well as average prices for some basics in each state's most expensive area.
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America's Top State for Business in 2017 is also one of the top states to live in. Enjoy natural and man-made beauty, from the soaring Cascades to the Space Needle. Washington is a healthy and livable state that protects all its residents with strong antidiscrimination laws.
No southern states made it into U.S. News & World Report top 10 Best States report, released Tuesday. The report is weighted to reflect what citizens say they value most in their states: health care and education are most important; infrastructure, crime and corrections, opportunity, economy and government are also factors.
Which state is the best to live in? Which is the worst? U.S. News & World Report ranked all 50 states.
No southern states made it into U.S. News & World Report top 10 Best States report, released Tuesday. The report is weighted to reflect what citizens say they value most in their states: health care and education are most important; infrastructure, crime and corrections, opportunity, economy and government are also factors.
In total, all 50 states are measured against 68 metrics across those seven categories. U.S. News pulled data from a variety of sources, including McKinsey & Company’s Leading States Index. New England states claimed three of the top 10 spots. Massachusetts topped the list because of its educated population and health care opportunities.