Using expansive data sets collected from at least 30 sources—ranging from accredited survey organizations to government agencies like the U.S. Census Bureau and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—the UHF analyzes the way each state performs in a comprehensive number of health measures within the following main categories: behaviors, community and environment, policy, clinical care, and outcomes. Then, the foundation calculates a score for each state based on a composite index of these health measures. States with a score above zero have a population whose overall health status is above the national average and states with a score below zero fall below the national average when it comes to the overall health of their residents. With that, here is every state in the U.S. ranked from the healthiest to the unhealthiest. And for more on how where you live impacts your life, check out Here’s How Long You’re Likely to Live in Every State. Overall score: 0.850 And if you want to live a long, healthy life, check out 100 Ways to Live to 100. Overall score: 0.848 Overall score: 0.840 And to learn some fascinating facts about the most important organ in your body, check out 23 Amazing Things You Didn’t Know About Your Heart. Overall score: 0.734 Overall score: 0.628 And for some health concerns to be aware of, check out 40 Subtle Signs Your Body Is Telling You Something’s Seriously Wrong. Overall score: 0.605 Overall score: 0.571 And if you want to live a long, healthy life, check out 50 Important Habits Linked to a Longer Life. Overall score: 0.553 Overall score: 0.540 Overall score: 0.537 And for more helpful information delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Overall score: 0.512 Overall score: 0.398 Overall score: 0.378 Overall score: 0.371 Overall score: 0.349 Overall score: 0.333 Overall score: 0.321 Overall score: 0.312 Overall score: 0.298 Overall score: 0.289 Overall score: 0.248 Overall score: 0.232 Overall score: 0.203 Overall score: 0.202 Overall score: 0.149 Overall score: 0.094 Overall score: 0.074 Overall score: 0.002 Overall score: -0.021 Overall score: -0.088 Overall score: -0.148ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Overall score: -0.209 Overall score: -0.213 Overall score: -0.244 Overall score: -0.256 Overall score: -0.263 Overall score: -0.266 Overall score: -0.401 Overall score: -0.413 Overall score: -0.447 Overall score: -0.493 Overall score: -0.595 Overall score: -0.609 Overall score: -0.641 Overall score: -0.657 Overall score: -0.777 Overall score: -0.820 Overall score: -0.836 Overall score: -0.912 Overall score: -1.005
