WalletHub Study: South Carolina Is 2022’s 4th Worst State to Raise a Family

Personal finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family and South Carolina was listed as the 4th worst in the country. The Palmetto State had a better ranking (8th) a year ago.

To determine the best states in which to put down family roots, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 51 key indicators of family-friendliness. The data set ranges from the median annual family income to housing affordability to the unemployment rate.

Raising a Family in South Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

• 43^rd – % of Families with Young Children
• 39^th – Infant-Mortality Rate
• 41^st – Median Annual Family Income (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
• 44^th – Violent Crimes per Capita
• 39^th – % of Families in Poverty
• 23^rd – Housing Affordability
• 21^st – Unemployment Rate
• 34^th – Separation & Divorce Rate
• 40^th – Percentage of Residents Aged 12+ Who Are Fully Vaccinated

To see the full report, click here.

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