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Gallery: CNBC's 10 best states to live in
You know what they say about all work and no play. A true top state for business is also a great place to live. Our Quality of Life category scores the states on several factors, such as crime rate and health care, including the percent of the population with health insurance. We evaluate local attractions, parks and recreation, as well as environmental quality.
Click through this slideshow to see the states that did best.
10. South Dakota
Our 2013 Top State for Business slipped a bit in the overall rankings for 2014 but still holds its own for quality of life. You can enjoy the stunning beauty of the Mount Rushmore State while breathing some of the cleanest air in the nation. South Dakotans are healthier than most Americans, and when they're not, 86 percent of them are insured, according to the Census Bureau. Gallup also found residents here are among the most optimistic in America.
2014 Quality of Life score: 217 points (out of 300)
Strengths: Environment, health
Weakness: Crime per capita
2013 Quality of Life rank: 7 Photo: Sylvan Lake, South Dakota, shot byPictureWendy, Flickr
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Gallery: CNBC's 10 best states to live in
You know what they say about all work and no play. A true top state for business is also a great place to live. Our Quality of Life category scores the states on several factors, such as crime rate and health care, including the percent of the population with health insurance. We evaluate local attractions, parks and recreation, as well as environmental quality.
Click through this slideshow to see the states that did best.
10. South Dakota
Our 2013 Top State for Business slipped a bit in the overall rankings for 2014 but still holds its own for quality of life. You can enjoy the stunning beauty of the Mount Rushmore State while breathing some of the cleanest air in the nation. South Dakotans are healthier than most Americans, and when they're not, 86 percent of them are insured, according to the Census Bureau. Gallup also found residents here are among the most optimistic in America.
2014 Quality of Life score: 217 points (out of 300)
Strengths: Environment, health
Weakness: Crime per capita
2013 Quality of Life rank: 7 Photo: Sylvan Lake, South Dakota, shot byPictureWendy, Flickr
click to see remaining 9:
https://homes.yahoo.com/photos/gallery-10-best-states-to-live-in-slideshow/