According to the annual Morgan Quitno Press State Rankings for 2006, New Hampshire ranks #1 for the Most Livable State. Scott Morgan, President of Morgan Quitno Press, stated that “Citizens of New Hampshire enjoy low unemployment, low crime rates, high levels of household income and high levels of education. The state has a stellar record in many of the categories we considered for our award.”
Others in the top 5 spot include Minnesota, Iowa, Vermont and New Jersey.
The rankings are based on a criteria of 44 metrics that include economic, educational, health, public safety and environmental factors.
Other Rankings:
Healthiest State: Vermont
Smartest State: Vermont
Safest State: North Dakota
Most Dangerous State: Nevada
Most Improved State: Florida
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