The Best and Worst Parts of Each U.S. State

Best: Wisconsin, known as the Badger State, shines as a beacon for families seeking safety, thanks largely to its numerous cities famed for minimal violent crime and high walkability, covering 32 percent of the nation’s safest urban areas for children.

Worst: Despite its safe havens, Wisconsin faces stark racial disparities. People of color experience nearly triple the unemployment rates of their white counterparts and are 11 times more likely to face incarceration, positioning Wisconsin poorly in terms of racial equality.