WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of the Best & Worst States for Working Dads.

In order to help dads balance their dual role as parent and provider, WalletHub analyzed the work-life balance, health conditions, financial well-being and child-rearing environments for working dads in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. We did so using 20 key metrics, which range from day care quality to male life expectancy.

Massachusetts Is 4th Best State for Working Dads in 2016

Working Dads in Massachusetts (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

• 12^th – Median Income for Families (Dad Present) with Kids Younger than 18 Years, Adjusted for Cost of Living
• 6^th – Male Life Expectancy at Birth
• 4^th – % of Kids Younger than 18 with Dad Present Living in Poverty
• 1^st – Male Uninsured Rate
• 11^th – Mean Hours Worked per Day Among Males
• 9^th – Mortality Rate due to Heart Disease per 100,000 Men
• 7^th – % of Men Who Report Adequate or Any Physical Activity
• 17^th – Day Care Quality
• 4^th – Access to Pediatric Services
• 1^st –  WalletHub’s “Best School Systems” Ranking

For the full report, please visit:
http://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-for-working-dads/13458/

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