The Best (and Worst) Cities for Single Mothers
Raising children on a single income is no easy feat, and single mothers in the United States struggle more than almost any other group of Americans. Still, some cities are easier for single mothers…
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States Adding (and Losing) the Most Jobs
The United States has added more than 12 million jobs since the spring of 2011. Since then, the unemployment rate has fallen from 9.1% to 5.0% — close to an eight-year low. The vast…
The Richest Town in Every State
Urban centers often have at their perimeters small towns with well-educated, wealthy residents. States without such large metropolitan areas tend to lag behind in income and education and as a result, tend to have…
States Where Employment Is Growing Fastest and Slowest
In the past five years, the United States has added roughly 12.3 million jobs, an increase of 9.3%. Unemployment is currently close to an eight-year low. The vast majority of states have added jobs…
Counties With the Worst Allergies in Every State
An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from nasal allergies — and an additional 26 million have asthma. These conditions take a toll on the health of a city’s population as well as its economy.…
The Most (and Least) Dangerous States for Pedestrians
Once introduced, cars quickly became part of America’s culture — but with the automobile also came driver, passenger, and pedestrian traffic fatalities. Per capita traffic fatalities, including pedestrian deaths, have declined by nearly 30%…
States Investing the Most in Higher Education
The total cost of attending college in the United States has risen dramatically in recent decades — faster than inflation and faster than wage growth.Government investments in public higher education can lower tuition expenses…
The Size of a Home the Year You Were Born
In 1940, 20.2% of U.S. homes were overcrowded, according to the Census Bureau. By 2000, that figure had fallen to just 5.7%. For many reasons, Americans today have more room than ever before. The…
Poorest Town in Every State
Incomes in the United States are far from uniform. A typical household in Scarsdale, New York earns nearly a quarter of a million dollars a year, or more than 13 times the income of…
States With the Highest Obesity
Obesity has been associated with some of the nation’s biggest killers — cancer, heart disease and diabetes. All have been closely linked to obesity. According to the National Cancer Institute, in some cases, obesity…
The Biggest Company the Year You Were Born
To succeed in the U.S. economy, companies must constantly adapt to changing conditions. Some of the nation’s largest corporations — conglomerates such as General Electric (NYSE: GE), Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM), and Wal-Mart (NYSE:…
7 States With the Most Dangerous Weather
Nearly 3,000 people have been killed in the United States in the last five years because of weather-related events and conditions. Extreme weather events, including tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and extreme temperatures can all be…
25 Cities to Find Great Jobs
When thinking of relocation, Americans consider an area’s job prospects as among the most important factors. While other factors such as the school system or the cost of housing may play a role, a…
The States Least Prepared for Natural Disaster
From hurricanes to disease outbreaks to wildfires, some part of the United States is usually facing an imminent natural disaster that could potentially endanger lives and cost millions of dollars. Hurricane Katrina destroyed 300,000…
10 States With the Most Identity Theft
Identity theft — when a criminal steals personal information such as a social security or credit card number — remains one of the most popular scams in the United States. Just as the importance…