The Best (& Worst) States For Women, According To A Recent Study

Women make up half the general population, but some don’t seem to feel like they have the same representation around them. This list lays out what states are more willing to find the best opportunity. Let’s break down what are the best and worst United States states for women, thanks to WalletHub.

What are the factors WalletHub took into account when determining the best (and worst) states for women? Well, they compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia, across two key dimensions – “Women’s Economic & Social Well-Being” and “Women’s Health & Safety.” Finally, they evaluated over 24 different metrics that you can find here. 

Best states for women:

1. Minnesota

2. Massachuestts

3. North Dakota

4. District of Columbia

5. New York

6. Connecticut

7. Maine

8. Colorado

9. Hawaii

10. Vermont

Worst states for women:

41. Arizona

42. Texas

43. New Mexico

44. Idaho

45. West Virginia

46. Oklahoma

47. Alabama

48. Arkansas

49. South Carolina

50. Mississippi

51. Louisiana

Want to know more? Here’s a few more interesting breakdowns, again, complements of WalletHub. 

Highest median earning for female workers (adjusted for cost of living):

1. District of Columbia

2. Delaware

3. Minnesota

4. Virginia

5. Maryland

Lowest median earning for female workers (adjusted for cost of living):

47. New York

48. Maine

49. Hawaii

50. Utah

51. California

Lowest unemployment rate for women:

1. Hawaii

2. Nebraska

3. North Dakota

4. Colorado

5. Minnesota

6. Iowa

Highest unemployment rate for women:

1. California

2. Mississippi

3. Arizona

4. New Mexico

5. Alaska

6. District of Columbia

Highest % of Women-Owned Businesses:

1. Alaska

2. Colorado

3. Virginia

4. Florida

5. Georgia

Lowest % of Women-Owned Businesses:

47. Vermont

48. Utah

49. Nebraska

50. Idaho

51. South Dakota