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    Poorest: The five states with the lowest GDP per capita are Mississippi, West Virginia, Arkansas, Alabama, and South Carolina

    Least educated: The five states with the lowest rated public schools are Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Alabama

    Fewest well-paying jobs: The five states with the lowest median income are Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Nevada

    Most health problems: The five states with the lowest overall health are West Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Alabama, and Arkansas

    Most dependence on welfare programs: The five states with the highest rate of SNAP use are New Mexico, Louisiana, West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Oregon

    With few exceptions, these lists are dominated by red states.