WalletHub recently released its study on 2022's Best & Worst States for Working Dads and South Carolina ranked as the 8th WORST in the country. The Palmetto State ranked as the 7th worst last year.
In order to help dads balance their dual role as parent and provider, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across 23 key indicators of friendliness toward working dads. The data set ranges from the average length of the work day for males to child-care costs to the share of men in good or better health.
Life as a Working Dad in South Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 43rd – Male Life Expectancy
- 33rd – % of Kids Younger than 18 with Dad Present Living in Poverty
- 42nd – Male Uninsured Rate
- 31st – Avg. Length of Work Day (in Hours) for Males
- 42nd – % of Physically Active Men
- 44th – Day-Care Quality
For the full report, click here.
