SC among worst states to raise a family, report says
The Palmetto State was named among the worst states to raise a family in a newly released survey.
South Carolina was named 44th in the Union, in a survey that took into account 42 indicators of family friendliness, which included median family salary to housing affordability. The survey – 2018’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family – by personal finance website WalletHub was released on Monday.
The Palmetto State ranked 44th, trailing Georgia and Arkansas. Oklahoma, Louisiana, West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi and New Mexico fared worse.
In individual categories, South Carolina ranked 36th in infant mortality rate, 37th for the separation and divorce rate, 39th for percentage of families living in poverty, 41st for the violent-crime rate and 43rd in median family salary.
In August, South Carolina also was named among the worst states to have a baby. The Palmetto State ranked even worse in that survey, ranking No. 46.
Cynthia Roldán: @CynthiaRoldan
This story was originally published January 8, 2018 at 10:19 AM with the headline "SC among worst states to raise a family, report says."