NH's Upward Trajectory: A Top State for Children and Families

Press Release

Today, following the release of new rankings from the Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement:

"Here in New Hampshire, our investments in mental health and public education have delivered results for children and families across the 603 -- earning the Granite State the #2 spot for family and community and #2 for overall child well-being," said Governor Chris Sununu. "With top rankings in economic well-being, best education, and best health too, these rankings all make one thing clear: New Hampshire is the best state for in the country for families."

In the data released today, New Hampshire earned the following rankings:

#2 for overall child well-being
#2 for family and community
#2 for health, up from #3 in 2021
#4 for economic well-being, up from #6 in 2021
#4 for education, up from #5 in 2021
The rankings released today are in addition to the following top rankings NH has earned this year:

#1 for Overall Freedom
#1 for Public Safety and Corrections
#1 for Economic Freedom
Fastest growing economy in the nation
Fastest growing state in the Northeast .xlsx Icon
Lowest poverty rate in the country
A top emerging housing market
Note: The 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book can be found here .pdf Icon.

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