Wyoming is #1 in 24/7 Wall Street's Survey of the Best and Worst Run States

[Terence]

The Best and Worst Run States In America: A Survey of All Fifty

"Wyoming comes in first place in 24/7 Wall St.’s Best Run States. Falling in the top fifteen in every metric, including sixth in debt per capita and second in percent below the poverty line. The only two flaws in the state’s record is median income, where it ranks 19th, and health insurance coverage, where it ranks 32nd. It also ranks first in high school completion. With just over half a million residents, it is the least populous state.

Debt per Capita: $4,310 (2nd)
Unemployment Rate: 6.8% (8th)
Home Price Change (’06 – ’09): 23.6% (1st)
Median  Household Income: $52,664 (19th)

[laramierancher]

Nice!  And I suspect that Wyoming's unemployment is close to the true figure, where as in most of the other states, there are large numbers of people who have given up looking.  Something you just cannot get away with in Wyoming!

[Boston]

Thanks for posting this Terence!

Boston