Top 10 Worst States to Live in: Challenging Living Conditions

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Worst States to Live in

Let’s discover the hardest states to live in America. From money problems to healthcare issues, crime rates, and how good life is overall, we’ll check out where it’s toughest to make a home in the United States.

The Hardest State to Live in:

When it comes to tough living conditions, Louisiana takes the lead. High crime rates and economic hardships make it a daunting place for residents to thrive.

The #1 Best State to Live in:

Hawaii shines as the top choice for quality living. With breathtaking landscapes and a rich culture, it offers a haven for those seeking a high quality of life.

The Most Unhealthy States to Live in:

States like Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama top the list of unhealthy places to live. Limited healthcare access and high obesity rates contribute to their challenging living conditions.

Rank	State	Healthcare Access	Obesity Rate	Life Expectancy
1	Mississippi	Limited	High	Below Average
2	Arkansas	Limited	High	Below Average
3	Alabama	Limited	High	Below Average

The Cheapest State to Live in:

For affordability, states like Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas stand out. With lower housing and utility costs, they offer a more budget-friendly lifestyle.

The top 10 Worst States to Live in are:

1 Louisiana,
2 Mississippi,
3 California,
4 Oklahoma,
5 Alabama,
6 New Mexico,
7 Arkansas,
8 South Carolina,
9 Arizona,
10 Kansas.

Rank	State	Quality of Life	Economy	Education	Health Care	Crime	Environment	Opportunity
1	Louisiana	12	1	3	3	2	10	42
2	Mississippi	30	12	1	13	3	8	7
3	California	2	15	10	4	30	20	48
4	Oklahoma	16	8	22	20	1	9	11
5	Alabama	18	17	6	10	5	21	1
6	New Mexico	33	2	2	6	31	6	9
7	Arkansas	17	3	14	27	7	5	13
8	South Carolina	13	6	39	8	8	19	10
9	Arizona	19	21	30	1	21	35	30
10	Kansas	14	7	18	40	18	28	6
11	Missouri	26	10	17	33	9	4	8
12	West Virginia	44	41	12	21	15	1	5
13	Hawaii	1	23	11	7	49	14	50
14	Illinois	22	19	13	28	33	29	25
15	Kentucky	38	30	5	25	4	23	3
16	Georgia	15	11	35	9	11	46	26
17	Oregon	8	9	21	15	39	42	46
18	Michigan	36	36	4	14	26	15	32
19	Alaska	40	22	15	5	29	44	37
20	Colorado	5	5	43	24	36	41	34
21	Nevada	41	16	23	2	16	47	33
22	North Carolina	32	18	37	12	12	25	24
23	Texas	43	13	36	19	6	22	19
24	Tennessee	48	14	29	16	13	43	21
25	Indiana	45	31	20	17	10	37	18
26	Wisconsin	37	40	19	36	32	16	27
27	Ohio	47	29	8	26	17	17	16
28	Rhode Island	11	38	9	32	42	26	41
29	Minnesota	9	27	38	39	41	27	35
30	Maryland	7	34	33	29	43	49	28
31	Idaho	31	49	49	18	19	11	2
32	New York	4	43	7	41	45	36	39
33	Montana	29	25	48	35	23	3	17
34	Iowa	34	39	28	43	27	13	22
35	Utah	24	26	45	23	25	38	23
36	Nebraska	20	33	42	46	22	32	4
37	Delaware	25	20	46	30	35	50	38
38	Pennsylvania	42	37	16	31	40	24	31
39	Connecticut	6	42	27	48	48	7	40
40	Virginia	21	44	31	34	34	48	36
41	Washington	28	4	40	22	46	30	49
42	Florida	27	32	44	11	28	45	47
43	Maine	23	47	26	37	37	2	43
44	New Jersey	10	46	32	49	38	40	44
45	North Dakota	46	24	47	44	20	31	20
46	Massachusetts	3	45	25	50	47	39	45
47	New Hampshire	39	50	41	42	44	34	14
48	South Dakota	49	28	34	47	24	12	12
49	Vermont	35	48	24	45	50	33	29
50	Wyoming	50	35	50	38	14	18	15

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Source:

U.S. News & World Report – https://www.usnews.com/
WalletHub – https://wallethub.com/
Gallup – https://www.gallup.com/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – https://www.cdc.gov/
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – https://www.fbi.gov/