Everyone knows that at 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, Rhode Island is the smallest state in the nation. But, despite our size or maybe because of it, there are quite a few things we do better here than they do anywhere else. Or at least in the top 5. We are leaving out food because that is an entire article by itself! Here are some of the things we are best at, according to U.S. News and World Report powered by data supplied by McKinsey & Company.

1. In the Health Care category, Rhode Island is number one in Adult Wellness Visits.
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We love our annual well visits. Rhode Islanders are the best in the country at getting their annual doctors exam.
2. When it comes to Crimes & Corrections, we are #1 in Low Prison Overpopulation.
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We are zero percent over capacity in our state prison system, which unfortunately in not the case in other states.
3. In Education, Rhode Island is number one in Pre-K Quality.
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We get a 10 out of 10 quality rating for state run pre-kindergarten education.
4. When it comes to Internet Access, you'll be happy to know we have the fastest Online Download Speed.
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We are number one in the country as the population with the fastest download speeds above 100 megabits per second.

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5. Also in Healthcare, we are number one in Medicare Quality.
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Rhode Island has 100% enrollment in 4 Star Medicare Advantage Plans.
6. We're also #2 in Crimes & Corrections for Low Incarceration Rate.
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Our incarceration rate per 100K is the second lowest in the nation.
7. In Economy, Rhode Island ranked #2 in Growth of Young Population.
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We're second when it comes to annual growth of our 25 to 29 year old population.
8. We're number 5 for Adult Dental Visits.
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Apparently we like going to our scheduled dental appointments almost as much as we like going to the doctor.
9. And finally, in Government, Rhode Island ranked #5 State Integrity.
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Yes you read that right. based on a letter score from 13 categories, we're just brimming with integrity in the halls of government.

It is nice to know we are number one at a few things, and top five in a few others. Any of these things on the list surprise you? Tell us about it in the comments.

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