NM rated worst state for raising a family

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AAccording to the survey, New Mexico ranked 36th in the family fun category, 43rd in health and safety, 49th in education and child care, 45th in affordability and 50th in socio-economics.

In specific metrics, New Mexico was 30th in infant mortality rates; 47th in median family salary (adjusted for cost of living); 48th in violent crime rate; 49th in the number of families living in poverty; 34th in housing affordability; 49th in the unemployment rate; and 46th in the separation and divorce rate.

The state’s total score was a dismal 31.6. Ranked first in the nation, with a score of 65.32, was Minnesota. report from WalletHub, the personal finance website, says New Mexico is the worst state in which to raise a family.

In making that determination, WalletHub looked at five areas: family fun; health and safety; education and child care; affordability; and socio-economics.

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