Utah is No. 1 (again) latest U.S. News rankings.
We talked with Evan Comen, U.S. News' Senior Data Editor, who says our state had strong showings in a wide range of categories, including economy (No. 2), fiscal stability (No. 2) and infrastructure (No. 4).
The rankings were created by assessing each state's performance across eight categories, based on a three-year average of survey data.
2026 Best State Rankings:
- Utah
- South Dakota
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- Idaho
- Florida
- Washington
- Vermont
In response, Utah Governor Spencer Cox said, ""Being named the No. 1 state is an honor, but what matters most is what that ranking represents: hardworking people, strong families, and neighbors who look out for one another."
You can find the full report at usnews.lcom/news/best-states.
