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
They used 27 weighted metrics, including family doctors per capita, life expectancy at birth, and children’s charities per capita, measured on a 100-point scale.
Massachusetts ranked highest overall, excelling in the family and working life category, suggesting many parents’ jobs cover family costs.
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Author's summary: New England tops the list of best states for kids.