Massachusetts is the Best State for Working Dads: New Hampshire Not Far Behind

Shoutout to all the dads with this one. The papa dukes of the world often don't get enough recognition and love.

They work tirelessly to provide for their families, especially their children.

According to a Wallet Hub study, "Back in 1960, 75% of American families relied on a single income, that of the dad, who spent much of his week at work while mom stayed home with the kids. Now, 71.1% of married mothers work, and while that’s still quite a bit lower than the 93.7% of married fathers who do, the gap is closing."

Working dads need support. This often comes from powers bigger than them or their family. Instead, their support comes from factors out of their control, like their state legislation, company policies, etc.

WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across 23 key indicators of friendliness toward working fathers. The data set ranges from the average length of the work day for men to childcare costs and the share of men in good or better health.

The best states for working dads are right here in New England.

The darker blue represents the best states for working dads, and if you look closely, New England is all dark blue.

New Hampshire and Massachusetts rank first and second, respectively, with the lowest percentage of Kids Aged 0 to 17 (with Dad Present) Living in Poverty.

Massachusetts was the state with the lowest rate of men who were uninsured.

Below are some of the top states:

The best state for working dads at #1: Massachusetts.

The #3 state for working dads: Connecticut.

The #8 state for working dads: New Hampshire. Below are some of the specifics for the 603:

Life as a Working Dad in New Hampshire (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
• 6th – Male Life Expectancy
• 1st – % of Kids Younger than 18 with Dad Present Living in Poverty
• 1st – Unemployment Rate for Dads with Kids Younger than 18
• 16th – Male Uninsured Rate
• 23rd – Avg. Length of Work Day (in Hours) for Men
• 12th – % of Physically Active Men
• 17th – Child-Care Costs (Adjusted for Median Family* Income)
• 12th – Day-Care Quality

To see the full report, click here.