A new study shows Connecticut is the second best state in the country for working fathers. It ranks behind only Minnesota.
The study by WalletHub.com says Connecticut ranks high because of male life expectantcy; low percentage of kids younger than 18 with dad present living in poverty; and a strong state parental leave policy. The state also scored third nationally for work-life balance and overall health.
Connecticut ranks low in terms of median income for families where the dad is present with kids younger than 18 years, adjusted for cost of living (19th); mean hours worked per day among males (17th); and mortality rate due to heart disease per 100,000 men (16th). All those scores are above the national average of 25th.
Nevada is ranked last among all states and the District of Columbia in the study.
