Mass is a Topped Ranked State for Dads

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Massachusetts ranks 3rd for working dads, according to a recent study done by WalletHub. Massachusetts ranks among the top in most categories, being 1st in Health Care and 5th in Child-Care.

According to WalletHub, Minnesota tops the chart as number 1 with a steady balance of rankings. Mississippi wraps up the chart with the lowest ranking.

Male parenting has changed over the years and the traditional 1960's definition of fatherhood is long gone. Today, 60 percent of family households depend on two incomes.

Fatherhood remains a very tough job regardless of the changing priorities of the modern dad, and providing for the family is a central role. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 93 percent of dads with children under 18 were employed in 2014.

All States Rankings Below

Source: WalletHub

Living as a Working Dad in Massachusetts (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

3rd– % of Dads with Kids Younger than 18 Living in Poverty
1st– Male Uninsured Rate
3rd– Mean Hours Worked per Day Among Males

The Study

Working dads across all 50 states and the District of Columbia were analyzed on their work-life balance, health-conditions, financial well-being, and child-rearing environments. The results composed the rankings of each state and the District of Columbia.

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