Report puts NH at top of heap when it comes to child well being

"To be ranked the #1 state in America for child well-being should be a major point of pride for all Granite Staters," said Gov. Sununu. (Courtesy photo)

CONCORD - Gov. Chris Sununu on Thursday hailed the release of the 2023 Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, which ranks New Hampshire as the #1 state in the country for child well-being.

"To be ranked the #1 state in America for child well-being should be a major point of pride for all Granite Staters," said Gov. Sununu. "Together, we've made landmark investments in early childhood education, mental health, childcare, and so much more. Our work continues, but this ranking is further proof that New Hampshire is far and away the best place for children and families to thrive."

In the data released Wednesday, New Hampshire earned the following rankings:

• #1 for overall child well-being
• #2 for family and community
• #3 for health
• #4 for economic well-being
• #4 for education