The states with the worst and best healthcare, ranked
WalletHub has released a ranking of U.S. states based on healthcare cost, access, and outcomes. New Hampshire ranked as the best for healthcare, while Alaska was ranked as the lowest.
Why it matters
State-level healthcare rankings provide consumers and policymakers with data on regional disparities in medical quality and affordability.
A hospital room in Portland, Maine. WalletHub's ranking found that Maine was among the top 10 states for healthcare in the US. Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images WalletHub ranked the best and worst states for healthcare in the US. The analysis examined factors in three main categories: cost, access, and outcomes. New Hampshire was found to have the best healthcare in the US, and Alaska was ranked lowest. The quality of healthcare in your home state can have a meaningful impact on both wellness and your wallet. The most recent health expenditure data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services found that the average American spent $15,474 per person on healthcare in 2024, comprising 18% of America's gross domestic product. The personal finance website WalletHub dove deeper into the data to rank the states with the best and worst healthcare in the US.
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