US News & World Report Ranks States

 

 

The magazine's annual state rankings:

Here are the LOWEST:

The 10 Lowest-Ranked States in the U.S.

50. Louisiana
49. Alaska
48. Mississippi
47. New Mexico
46. West Virginia
45. Arkansas
44. Alabama
43. Oklahoma
42. South Carolina
41. Michigan

 

and the "best"? 

 

The 10 Best States in the U.S.:

1. Utah
2. Washington
3. Idaho
4. Nebraska
5. Minnesota
6. New Hampshire
7. Iowa
8. Wisconsin
9. Vermont
10. Florida