Money Matters - The 5 best and 5 worst states for single mothers in America

Vermont, North Dakota, South Dakota, Maine and Nebraska are the 5 best states for single mothers in 2026, according to a new study.

California, Nevada, New Mexico, Alaska and Washington, D.C. rank as the 5 worst.

https://singlemothersgrants.org/best-worst-states-metros-single-mothers-2026/

Heather Porter, Senior Writer at singlemothersgrants.org, said:

"The gap between the best and worst states is huge. Where you live can decide whether you can get by."