Two Minnesota cities were ranked in the top five in a recent study of the ‘Best and Worst Cities For People With Disabilities.’ St. Paul finished with a fifth-place ranking, while Minneapolis took the top overall spot.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that 29% of United States adults have a disability that impacts their major activities. In addition, the Social Security Administration notes that the average monthly Social Security disability benefit is $1,445.72 or $17,348.64 per year.
“More than one in four U.S. adults live with a disability, so it’s extremely important for cities to prioritize becoming a safe, welcoming and affordable place for this demographic,” said WalletHub’s Chip Lupo. “The best cities have highly-accessible public facilities and housing, high-quality medical care, and an affordable cost of living for people on a fixed income.”
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Minneapolis earned the top spot in the study thanks in large part due to ‘the availability of affordable, quality medical care.’ WalletHub notes that the average monthly health insurance premium in Minneapolis is the second-lowest in the United States at $355 and the eighth-best public hospitals in the country…