Maine Proudly Ranked as One of the Top States for Women

Hey, ladies of Maine, have I got some good news for you! According to a new report, this great state is definitely for you.

WalletHub.com, a personal finance website, recently published a report on the best states for women. Unsurprisingly, Maine scored very high on the list.

In fact, the Pine Tree State ranked as the 5th best in the report. That's quite an achievement. It's great to see Maine recognized as one of the most welcoming states in the country.

Maine's actual score was a 71.80. The scoring was based on a 100-point system. Two major categories were looked at: women's economic & social well-being and women's healthcare & safety. These categories were broken down to 25 subcategories, making it as detailed as possible. You can read more about the methodology here.

Maine scored well in both categories, including a 14th place finish in women's healthcare and safety. However, the state really shined in women's economic & social well-being, where Maine had a ranking of 2nd overall, only finishing behind the District of Columbia.

These rankings are wonderful to see, especially for a state that prides itself on inclusivity, education, and safety. Mainers should feel proud of the incredible work and the positive gender climate in Maine. It's just another reason why this state is such a wonderful place to live.

According to WalletHub, the best state for women can also be found in New England—Massachusetts. The Bay State earned a high score of 74.70, which included a number-one ranking in women's health care and safety.

As for the lowest ranking, it went to the fine state of Oklahoma. The Sooner State finished with a lowly score of 33.80. Well, at least they have good college football there.

You can see the entire report here.