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.
The 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 for kids’ well-being.