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List of 'best' states released by US News. These 5 rank as the very worst
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Alix Martichoux , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the ranking and the states that were ranked as the worst, readers can refer to the full report from US News, as reported by KTSM 9 News.
A recent ranking of states has been released by US News, evaluating various aspects of each state. The ranking considers a wide range of factors, including crime rates, infrastructure, and economic opportunities. These factors are assessed across 71 different metrics to determine the overall ranking.
The results have identified the five lowest-ranked states, although specific details about these states are not available here. For more information on the ranking and the states that were ranked as the worst, readers can refer to the full report from US News, as reported by KTSM 9 News.
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Category: safety Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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