Top states for economic health
The online website WalletHub ranked states for their economic health based upon 17 indicators, including jobless rates, employment and income growth, business startups, building permits and insurance and pension health.
1. Utah
2. Idaho
3. Colorado
4. Washington
5. Florida
6. Tennessee
7. Texas
8. Nevada
9. South Dakota
10. Arizona.
Source: WalletHub. Georgia ranked 18th and Alabama ranked 30th for economic health.