CNBC.com just release the top states in america for quality of life in the year 2012.
They scored the states on several factors, including local attractions, the crime rate, as well as air and water quality and pollution. They looked at access to recreational areas. And also looked at health care including facilities, insurance coverage and outcomes.
No. 1 on the List New Hampshire
Total well being is actually strong across the table inside Granite state. The populace is among the healthiest, partly because of the quality of the environment. Want a little more civilization? Birkenstock celtics is just on the border, supplying Nh residents the benefits of the large city with no headaches. Criminal offense withinside New Hampshire is among the cheapest in the united states.
Hawaii
Need we say more? It almost seems unfair to compare the Aloha State to the rest. Visitors from around the world seek out America’s island paradise. But when it comes to quality of life, Hawaii offers more than stunning beauty. It is one of America’s healthiest states, and the near reverence Hawaiians hold for the environment pays off with almost unparalleled air and water quality.
Vermont
It’s not just a nickname. The Green Mountain State has the numbers to back its idyllic reputation. Crime is low, and the air and water clean. Vermont is also one of the healthiest states overall.
Maine
Maine’s nickname offers one clue why it does so well in quality of life. The Pine Tree State has plenty of them, of course, and some of the best scenery the Northeast has to offer. But it has more than that, including the lowest crime rate in the country, and one of the healthiest populations.
Minnesota
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and all that natural beauty contributes to the quality of life. But there is more to the state than that. The home of the Mayo Clinic is one of America’s healthiest states. The crime rate is among the lowest in the country. Air quality is among the best, too. From the cosmopolitan Twin Cities to the remote beauty of the North Woods, Minnesota has it all.
North Dakota
The Peace Garden State rivals its neighbor to the south in measures of environmental quality. And the growing pains resulting from the state’s oil boom do not seem to have hurt its quality of life. Crime is low, too. North Dakota does rank at the low end when it comes to parks and recreation, but it’s still a great place to live.
South Dakota
Looking for the freshest air in the country? Then, head to the Mount Rushmore State, which offers a practically pristine environment. Crime is low; livability is high. Despite the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the Badlands National Park, South Dakota lags many states when it comes to recreational areas, but overall quality of life is not bad at all.
Colorado
The Centennial State offers an intoxicating mix of urban flair and natural beauty. Quality of life is a Mile High. Colorado ranks as one of America’s healthiest states, with low incidences of cancer and obesity. Colorado suffers in some environmental measures, and finishes in the middle of the pack for crime, but on balance it is one of the best states in which to live.
Wyoming
In the Cowboy State, it’s great to be home on the range. You can feel safe there, too, with one of the lowest crime rates in the country. The air is fresh and the water is clean. Wyoming also finishes in the top tier when it comes to health.
Utah
The Beehive State gets its nickname from the industriousness of its people, but there is plenty for them to do when they’re not at work. A top destination for international visitors in search of America’s natural beauty, Utah offers tranquility and a very low crime rate. It is also among America’s healthiest states, though the state’s active mining industry hurts in some environmental measures.
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