The annual America’s Health Rankings report assesses the country’s health state by state. To determine the overall health rankings, the report analyzed a set of behaviors, community and environmental conditions, policies, clinical care and outcomes data. The report examines 35 core measures in these categories.
The five highest-ranked states for overall health in 2018:
- Hawaii
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- Vermont
- Utah
The five lowest ranked-states for overall health in 2018:
- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
- Alabama
- Mississippi
- Louisiana
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