Washington Again Ranked #1 State in National Report

Washington state was ranked as the best state in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in a new report released this week. Washington has held the top ranking since 2019.

The publication annually ranks all 50 states across a myriad of categories, such as health care, opportunity, the economy and education. Washington ranked first for broadband access and GDP growth, as well as tying for first for government credit rating score and ranking in the top ten of five other categories.

“I am so happy for the people of Washington to take home this honor again.

"It takes all 7.6 million of us to make this state the dynamic place it truly is.

"Washingtonians are motivated to lead and innovate in all aspects of our society, in labor, business, education, health, and so much more,” Gov. Jay Inslee said. “It was that same spirit that helped us bounce back from being the first state in the nation hit by COVID-19, and we are on our way to a robust recovery because of our unique attributes.”

The report ranks Oregon as #22 overall, scoring #2 for infrastructure and ranking its lowest at #42 for natural environment.