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New Hampshire ranks as the best state for economic opportunity.

The Granite State ranked sixth overall on the
Best States rankings based on eight categories: crime & corrections, economy, education, fiscal stability, health care, infrastructure, natural environment, and opportunity.

Sources: U.S. News & World Report, 
NH Governor’s Office 

 


 

 

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The cost per kilowatt hour for electricity at a public EV charging station in NH, placing the Granite State among the five most expensive states for public charging of electric vehicles. It tied with California for fourth place, trailing only Virginia, Hawaii and Alaska.

Source: WalletHub

 


 

 
6%

The year-over-year increase in child food insecurity in NH between 2023 and 2024 with 38,430 children who are food insecure. The overall food insecurity rate has also grown as 11.2% of NH residents lack consistent access to adequate food. 

Sources: Feeding America’s 2026 “Map the Meal Gap” study, NH Food Bank

 


 

61.3%

Business bankruptcy filings in NH over the past year have increased by 61.3%, making it the third largest increase in the U.S. New Hampshire had 68.8 bankruptcy filings per 100,000 small businesses.

Source: LendingTree

 

 

48th

The Granite State has one of the worst public early education systems in the country, according to a recent ranking lacing it among the bottom of the pack when measuring access, quality, resources and economic support.

Source: WalletHub’s 2026 ranking of “States with the Best and Worst Early Education Systems” 

 

 

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