Ohio has ranked among the 10 worst states in the U.S., according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report. The report draws on thousands of data points to measure “how well states are performing for their citizens.”
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Healthcare, education, economy, roads, bridges, internet, public safety, and fiscal stability are just a few of the areas taken into consideration. According to the report, Ohio ranks No. 42 out of 50 states. This is a four-point decline from the 2025 ranking, where the Buckeye State came in at No. 38. Ohio ranked 37th in crime and corrections, 29th in education, 36th in healthcare, 43rd in natural environment, 38th in economy, 28th in fiscal stability, 31st in infrastructure, and 18th in opportunity…