South Carolina ranked among the 10 worst states to live in. Here’s why
Despite many aspects of South Carolina raking in award after award, most notably for some of the best destinations in the country as well as the world, a new ranking from CNBC suggests a different viewpoint highlighting how living in the state might affect its residents.
CNBC’s annual ‘America’s Top States for Business’ study, which pays particular attention to quality of life, has recently ranked South Carolina as the fourth worst state in the nation to live in.
The ranking points to generalized, statewide issues bringing down the Palmetto State’s ranking regarding topics such as health care and resources, crime and voting rights.
With 2.19 hospital beds per 1,000 residents, according to Becker’s Hospital Review, South Carolina finished near the bottom for health care resources.
For the 2022 ‘Life, Health & Inclusion Score’, the state pulled in only 83 out of 325 points, scoring an “F” grade.
The study does provide some relief by listing air quality as a livability strength.
In the current era of dire employee shortages and continuous unforeseen circumstances, employees and residents alike are prioritizing a greater quality of life in the state where they reside and work.
Among other scores, South Carolina was given a grade of “C” for workforce, “C-” for infrastructure, “D-” for access to capital and a “C+” for cost of living and education.
These 10 states are America’s worst places to live in 2022, according to CNBC’s ‘Top States for Business.’
Arizona
Texas
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Missouri
Louisiana
New Mexico
Indiana
Tennessee
Nevada
