New England Dominates List of the 20 Best States for Kids

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 study by Smilehub compared each state across four main categories:

using 27 weighted metrics, including family doctors per capita and life expectancy at birth.

Massachusetts ranked highest overall, excelling in the family and working life category, indicating many parents have sufficient jobs to cover family costs.

the state excelled in the family and working life category

Author summary: New England tops list for kids' well-being.

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