10 best, worst states for child well-being

New Mexico is the worst state in the U.S. for overall child well-being, according to a report published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to improve the lives of children.

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The report, “Kids Count,” tracked child well-being in all 50 states in four domains: economic well-being, education, health, and family and community. Within the four domains there were 16 measures taken into account, including death rate and poverty levels.

Here are the top 10 states:

1. New Hampshire
2. Massachusetts
3. New Jersey
4. Minnesota
5. Iowa
6. Utah
7. Connecticut
8. Vermont
9. Nebraska
10. Virginia

Here are the worst 10 states:

1. New Mexico
2. Louisiana
3. Mississippi
4. Nevada
5. Alaska
6. Arizona
7. Oklahoma
8. Texas
9. Alabama
10. Arkansas

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