Minnesota ranks 2nd in the nation in the best places for children to live. In fact, many midwest states and northeast states made the top 10. Could it be that the cold and the snow contribute to a better way of life for kids? You'll have to make that determination yourself. Read on for more information on the study and the top 10.
10 Best States for Children
Which states rank the highest as best places for children to live? The 2011 Kids Count Data Book by The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently ranked 50 U.S. states based on social, health, and economic factors affecting children. Each state was given a score based on such factors as infant mortality rates, child and teen death rate, percentage of children in school, and the number of children below the poverty line and in single-parent families.
Here are the 10 states that emerged as the best for children:
1. New Hampshire
2. Minnesota
3. Massachusetts
4. Vermont
5. New Jersey
6. Connecticut
7. Utah
8. Iowa
9. Nebraska
10. North Dakota
See what other states made it on the top — and bottom — of the list.
Ranking the worst of the 50 states? Mississippi.
Source: “Child Wellness by State,” The Huffington Post (Aug. 18, 2011)
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