Nebraska Was Just Named One Of The Best States In The Country To Raise A Family
When you’ve got a family, choosing a new place to live can seem hopelessly complicated. There are so many things you have to factor in – and you’ve even got to look into the future to see the things that may matter years from now. Luckily, the internet exists, and there are a whole lot of people out there willing to analyze just about any data. WalletHub, a personal finance site, releases yearly reports on which states are the best for families, job-hunters, people on a budget, and so on. And when they analyzed the best states for families, Nebraska took the #10 spot.
To come up with the rankings, WalletHub looked at each state across five key areas.
That means we've got the hospitals and pediatricians to take care of kids and their families, low violent crimes, high numbers of insured kids, and a large portion of kids who feel safe both at home and at school.
Our overall "Education and Child Care" ranking was 12.
This section measures the number of families living in poverty, divorce rates and marriage durations, job security, and job opportunities, among other factors.
We could have told you that Nebraska is a great place to raise a family, but it’s always good to see it laid out in a scientific way! See the rankings for every state and get more info on the methodology straight from WalletHub.
Are you raising a family in Nebraska? Did you move here specifically because it’s a great state for families? Tell us all about your experiences in the comments.
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As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
