New England Dominates List of the 20 Best States for Kids
The future of our society lies with younger generations, but each state’s investment in its children differs.
A charity finder and rater, Smilehub, compiled a list by comparing each state across four main categories:
- health and wellness
- strength of support systems
- educational systems
- family and working life
Using 27 weighted metrics, including family doctors per capita and life expectancy at birth, indicators were measured on a 100-point scale. Massachusetts ranked highest overall, excelling in the family and working life category.
Massachusetts ranked highest overall in this study.
Author's summary: Massachusetts tops the list of best states for kids.