BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by the research organization Sands of Time ranks Delaware as the best U.S. state for older adults, citing its strong performance in Social Security benefits, low poverty rates, and positive health outcomes.
The analysis, which measured states across four categories—physical health, mental health, finances, and social life—found that Hawaii, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire rounded out the top five. New England states were particularly dominant, claiming six of the top 10 spots. Maryland came in at No. 10 on the list.
Delaware secured the No. 1 position with high average Social Security benefits of $2,170 per month and one of the nation’s lowest senior poverty rates at 6.5%. The study also highlighted the state’s low suicide rate among older adults and strong internet access…