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You might want to show your dad some more appreciation this upcoming Father’s Day, especially if you live in South Carolina.
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Fatherhood is a responsibility that has evolved and is getting harder in some ways. In recent years, dads have taken on greater childcare responsibilities and are starting to work more from home. It’s a duty that’s important across the country, but some states are better for working dads than others.
WalletHub, a personal finance company, released a study that ranked each state based on how good they are for men balancing the dual responsibilities of parent and provider, comparing all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across 22 key indicators of support for working fathers.
The analysis considered factors ranging from the average workday length for men to childcare costs and the percentage of men in good or better health.
“Working dads have to worry about much more than just how much income they’re bringing home to support their kids,” said Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, in a statement. “They also have to make sure that their children’s childcare and education are adequate, their health is properly looked after, and they get enough quality time with their father.”
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SC might be a great place for some fathers, but overall, the state has much to work on if it wants to beat other parts of the country. Here’s where the Palmetto State ranked and the reasons behind it:
SC ranking
The study ranked each state based on these four factors: Economic & Social Well-Being, Work-Life Balance, Child Care and Health. The 22 indicators are spread across these factors.
SC didn’t score well in WalletHub’s analysis and ranked 42nd in the country. That means 41 other states are better for working dads and have more opportunities. Here’s the state’s scores:
- Economic & Social Well-Being: 35th
- Work-Life Balance: 45th
- Child Care: 46th
- Health: 37th
In a press release, these other stats were given for SC:
- Male Life Expectancy: 42nd
- % of Kids Younger than 18 with Dad Present Living in Poverty: 34th
- Male Uninsured Rate: 40th
- Avg. Length of Work Day (in Hours) for Men: 35th
- % of Physically Active Men: 19th
SC has much room for improvement, but there are worse states. Here are the best and worst states for working dads in the U.S.:
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Top/bottom 5 states for working dads
These five areas are the best for working dads, according to the study:
- #1. Massachusetts
- #2. Connecticut
- #3. District of Columbia
- #4. New Jersey
- #5. Rhode Island
These are the 5 worst states for working dads:
- #51. New Mexico
- #50. Louisiana
- #49. Nevada
- #48. Mississippi
- #47. Alabama