SALT LAKE CITY — From Utah’s vibrant southern red rocks, to the best snow on earth found in northern mountains, we all know just how special The Beehive State is.
But once again, claims of Utah’s grandeur are supported by the title of best state in America according to the U.S. News and World Report.
It’s the second year in a row that Utah has topped the podium, swiping the gold medal from Washington in 2023.
Rankings are determined by analyzing the state’s performance in eight categories including; natural environment, fiscal stability, education, infrastructure, health care, economy, opportunity and crime and corrections.
Interestingly, Utah did not rank number one in any particular category, but ranked in the top 20 in seven of the eight categories, signaling that consistency is key to success.
Utah’s highest-ranked category was education, taking the number two spot out of all states, right behind Florida.
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