The 5 Worst States in America

5. West Virginia – High unemployment and aging population.

[{"selector":"#anim-d7e91b7c-f6ae-4cfe-ae76-f5be4a12ce91 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0b618b32-68f2-40a2-96af-5ded1c81ab32","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fb503425-5ab4-4d3e-9c8f-1925113e17f0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.18987%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Credit: Unsplash

4. Alabama – Persistent poverty and poor healthcare.

[{"selector":"#anim-ad42fc80-d327-48b7-b3fb-15bb63322774 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.25209485830548%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8f99065d-ca97-4018-a499-47c9ffe93903","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4fe995e0-0eef-4932-bff7-9cd1c341bb63","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.18987%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Credit: Unsplash

3. New Mexico – High crime and struggling education system.

[{"selector":"#anim-7f9253e5-b162-40c3-8d87-36490197da17 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-32.02582454371118%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6a04f593-2cf2-4ad8-96fb-b550f7642200","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-64402a30-1125-4906-b3d6-c16eac32cc11","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.18987%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Credit: Unsplash

2. Louisiana – Elevated crime rates and frequent natural disasters.

[{"selector":"#anim-57747eb1-f1d5-4e23-bfb1-8e4f88e1ebf9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-32.53205117605645%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b7db7c7b-11e0-4af8-b115-8bc0af32586b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ac73144b-b57b-43a4-995a-04714c980189","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.18987%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Credit: Unsplash

1. Mississippi – High poverty and poor healthcare access.

[{"selector":"#anim-d7b03e88-42c9-4e7c-a160-ad15c2103f39 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5d55d8da-217b-4b2e-857c-ad5d1aa1776d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3d6376e3-2cfa-406a-9c75-5d8619d09b4d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.18987%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Credit: Unsplash