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Population
Which states have the best — and worst — road quality?

Arkansas has improved its road conditions the most since 2000, decreasing the percentage of its roads considered “poor” by 26.8 percentage points over 20 years.

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Government spending
Which states bring in the most non-tax revenue?

Most states get a majority of their annual revenue from non-tax sources, such as federal funding, which increased during the pandemic.

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Health
How much is spent on personal healthcare in the US?

National spending on personal healthcare has increased 1,629% since 1980 — that’s more than $3 trillion — nearly seven times faster than inflation.

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Health
Heart disease causes one in five American deaths

According to the CDC, one person in the United States dies from heart disease every 33 seconds.

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Health
What is the impact of injuries and illnesses on American workers?

The total number of workplace injuries and illnesses has remained steady over the past five years — but reports of respiratory illness rose in 2022.

STANDARD OF LIVING 03 Childcare Single Mother Parent Family Donut Pie Percent
Economy
How many moms are in the labor force?

Over 24 million mothers of children younger than 18 are in the labor force. Nursing and teaching are the most common professions for working moms.

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Economy
What is the economic impact of recycling in the United States?

The recycling industry is responsible for hundreds of thousands of jobs, despite recent declines in recycling rates.

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Population
Which states have the highest and lowest childcare costs?

The cost of childcare can exceed $23,000 per year and exceeds the federal government’s definition of affordability in all care settings across most states.

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Health
Which states spend the most on healthcare?

On average, states spent $10,191 per person on goods and services directly related to patient care in 2020. New York, Alaska, and Massachusetts spent the most.

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Health
What is the state of American eyesight?

Government projections estimate vision impairment will double between 2015 and 2050.

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