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These Are the Worst States in the US for Retirement

  • Kane Dane
  • October 10, 2021
Source: wealthmanagement.com

There are many factors that go into making a state an ideal retirement destination. The cost of living, the weather, and the quality of health care are just some of the many things to consider when deciding on where to retire.

The worst states to retire in 2023 are the worst states in the US for retirement. They have high costs of living, low median incomes, and a good chance of being near an ocean or river.

When you think about retirement, your mind almost immediately conjures up thoughts of Florida, but is it really the most you can expect for? While the weather is usually always hot and bright, it is not enough to create a retirement.

We looked at 32 distinct rating criteria across six categories to determine which states are the greatest and worst locations to retire, including cost, crime and poverty, culture, weather and location, and health and well-being, to help you discover the ideal spot to spend your golden years.

Methodology

These are the worst states in the US for retirement

Finder analyzed the states and Washington, DC across 32 rating criteria to identify the best and worst places for retirement. Each factor was given a score on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 indicating the states with the greatest drivers and 100 representing the ones with the worst. A score of 50 is the average score across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Our main categories were each given a 20-point weighting:

  • Affordability
  • Poverty and crime
  • Culture
  • Weather and geographical location
  • Well-being and health

Affordability

  • Indicator of living costs
  • Seniors’ median yearly income
  • OASDI (Social Security) averaged over a year for retired employees
  • Is Social Security income subject to taxation?
  • Is it true that withdrawals from retirement funds are taxed?
  • Is income from public and private pensions taxed?
  • Rate of Property Tax
  • Is there an inheritance tax?
  • Is there a death tax?
  • Costs of Adult Day Care on a Monthly Basis
  • Costs of Home Care on a Monthly Basis
  • The Average Monthly Cost of Assisted Living
  • In the last 12 months, what percentage of seniors were unable to visit a doctor due to financial constraints?

Poverty and crime

  • The poverty rate among seniors is high.
  • % of elderly citizens who are food insecure
  • The number of violent crimes per 100,000 persons
  • Property crime as a percentage of the population
  • Per 100k individuals, there is a burglary.
  • Theft by larceny per 100,000 persons

Arts and Culture

  • Per 100k inhabitants, how many arts, entertainment, and leisure businesses are there?
  • Establishments of Food Services and Drinking Places per 100,000 persons
  • Per 100k inhabitants, how many golf courses and country clubs are there?
  • Rate of senior volunteers

The Climate and the Location

  • Pollution of the air
  • Violations of the water supply
  • Per 100 square miles of land, natural catastrophes occur.
  • The distance along the coast
  • Per 100,000 inhabitants, the National Park Service has acreage.

Well-being and health

  • Number of seniors’ healthcare standards that are at least average
  • the average life expectancy
  • Deaths among the elderly per 100,000 persons
  • Seniors are at risk of social isolation.

The U.S. Census Bureau, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Social Security Administration, Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, Tax Foundation, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), SeniorLiving.org, America’s Health Rankings, and Feeding America provided data for this ranking.

West Virginia is number 51

Source: wvlegislature.gov

57.7% of people can afford it.

16.7% of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

0 for culture

Climate and location: 20°F

25. Health and well-being

23.9 points overall

Oklahoma is number 50

72.5 percent of the population is able to afford it.

14.3 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

25 years of culture

11.4°C, 11.4°C, 11.4°C, 11.4°C

21.4 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

The final score was 28.9 out of a possible 30.

District of Columbia (DC)

Affordability (percentage): 49

12.3% of the population is affected by crime and poverty.

55.4 Culture

7.2°C, 7.2°F, 7.2°F, 7.2°F

31. Health and well-being

Overall rating: 31

New Mexico is number 48

Affordability (in US dollars): 52.8

Poverty and crime: 1.8

14.5 points for culture

51.6°F, 51.6°C, 51.6°C, 51.6°C

38.2 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

31.8 points overall

Louisiana is number 47

67.6% of people can afford it.

Poverty and crime: 4.2

17.2 Culture

38.1°F, 38.1°C, 38.1°C, 38.1°C

32.8 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

Overall rating: 32

46. Texas

70.3 % of the population is able to afford it.

Poverty and crime: 7.2

10.7 Culture

Temperature and location: 28.6°F

46.5 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

32.6 points overall

Alabama is number 45

71.7 % of the population is able to afford it.

16.7% of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

14th century culture

The temperature is 40.5 degrees Fahrenheit, and the location is 40.5 degrees Fahren

27.5 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

34.1 points overall

Mississippi is number 44

72.2 percent of the population is able to afford it.

26.9% of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

10.6 Culture

Weather and location: 39.4 degrees Fahrenheit

23.1 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

34.4 points overall

Kentucky is number 43

59.7% of people can afford it.

50.5 percent of the population lives in poverty.

15.9 Culture

Climate and location: 20°F

30.3 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

35.3 points overall

Arkansas is number 42

66.7 % of the population is able to afford it.

12.1 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

23.9 Culture

44.1°F, 44.1°C, 44.1°C, 44.1°C

29.8% of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

35.3 points overall

Tennessee is number 41

Source: wikipedia.org

73.1 percent of the population is able to afford it.

10.4 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

25 years of culture

The weather and the place are both 42.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

28.1 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

35.8 is the overall score.

South Carolina is number forty

70 % of the population is able to afford it.

Poverty and crime: 6.7

35 years of culture

30°C weather and location

45. Health and well-being

37.3 points overall

Georgia is number 39

72.5 percent of the population is able to afford it.

29.2 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

11.9% of the population is cultural.

35.9% humidity, 35.9% humidity, 35.9% humidity, 35.9% humidity, 35

40. Health and well-being

Overall, a 37.9% success rate was achieved.

Missouri is number 38

59 % of the population is able to afford it.

Poverty and crime: 28

28. Culture

43.2°F, 43.2°F, 43.2°F, 43.2°F

36. Health and well-being

The overall score is 38.8.

37. Ohio

64.1 % of the population is able to afford it.

42.2 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

33.3 percent of the population is cultural

33.3°F, 33.3°C, 33.3°C, 33.3°C

23.3 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

Overall, a score of 39.3 was achieved.

Arizona is number 36

62.4 % of the population is able to afford it.

26. Poverty and crime

16.2 Culture

44.8°F, 44.8°C, 44.8°C, 44.8°C

55.7 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

Overall rating: 41

Washington, D.C.

53.8 % of the population is able to afford it.

16.7% of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

25 years of culture

53.3°F, 53.3°F, 53.3°F, 53.3°F

58.3% of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

41.4 points overall

Illinois is number 34

57.6% of people can afford it.

46.9% of the population is affected by crime and poverty.

45.3 percent of the population is cultural.

28.7°F with a high of 28.7°F and a low of 28

34.5 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

42.6 points overall

Indiana is number 33

66.5 % of the population is able to afford it.

49.1 percent of the population is affected by crime and poverty.

40.3 percent of the population is cultural

32.2°F, 32.2°F, 32.2°F, 32.2°F

31.3 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

43.9 points overall

32. Wyoming

53.8 % of the population is able to afford it.

0 in terms of crime and poverty.

100 points for culture

Climate and location: 20°F

50 years of health and happiness

44.8 points overall

North Carolina is number 31

Source: money.com

65.6 % of the population is able to afford it.

27.5 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

35.3 percent of the population is cultural.

54.1°F, 54.1°F, 54.1°F, 54.1°F

42.7 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

Overall rating: 45

Kansas is number 30

59.3% of people can afford it.

39.7% of the population is affected by crime and poverty.

54.4 percent of people are cultural.

33.5 degrees Fahrenheit, at a temperature of 33.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

40.4 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

45.5 points overall

Michigan is number 29 on the list

65.5 % of the population is able to afford it.

51.8 percent of the population lives in poverty.

37.5 percent culture

Climate and location: 45°F

30.3 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

Overall rating: 46

Nevada is number 28

69.4 percent of people can afford it.

23.5 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

34.1 Culture

53.6°F, 53.6°F, 53.6°F, 53.6°F

50 years of health and happiness

46.1 percentile score

AlizadaStudios provided the image.

California is number 27

58. Affordability

29.4 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

42.9 percent of the population is cultural.

48.2°F, 48.2°F, 48.2°F, 48.2

54.4 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

46.6 points overall

26. Utah

55.1 % of the population is able to afford it.

36.1 percent of the population is affected by crime and poverty.

29.2 Culture

53.3°F, 53.3°F, 53.3°F, 53.3°F

62.5 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

47.3 points overall

Florida is number 25

77.6% of people can afford it.

33.7 percent of the population is affected by crime and poverty.

27.5 points for culture

51.7°F, 51.7°F, 51.7°F, 51.7°F

46.4 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

47.4 on a scale of one to ten.

Pennsylvania is number 24

64.7 % of the population is able to afford it.

72.3 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

45.8 Culture

The weather and the place are 28.3 degrees Fahrenheit.

31.3 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

48.5 points overall

Oregon is number 23

43.8 % of the population is able to afford it.

39.8% of the population is affected by crime and poverty.

63.5 percent culture

Location and weather: 44

53.9 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

Overall rating: 49

Wisconsin is number 22

53.8 % of the population is able to afford it.

66.7 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

75 years of culture

0 (weather) and 0 (place)

50 years of health and happiness

The final score was 49.1 out of 100.

Rhode Island is number twenty-one

Source: wikipedia.org

35.7 % of the population is able to afford it.

66.7 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

63.6 percent of the population is cultural.

30.9°F, 30.9°C, 30.9°C, 30.9°C

50 years of health and happiness

The final score was 49.4 out of 100.

Maryland is number twenty-first

52.2 % of the population is able to afford it.

Poverty and crime: 48.4

39.2 Culture

Location and weather: 50

57.5 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

The final score was 49.4 out of 100.

Virginia, number 19

75 % of the population is able to afford it.

70.8 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

25 years of culture

Climate and location: 40°F

43.8 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

50.9 percentile score

Hawaii (number 18)

Affordability (percentage): 50.1

38.5 percent of the population is affected by crime and poverty.

40.4 % culture

56.4°F, 56.4°F, 56.4°F, 56.4°F

69.2 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

50.9 percentile score

New Jersey is number seventeen

53.3 % of the population is able to afford it.

85.8% of the population lives in poverty.

41.3 percent of the population is cultural.

25.4°F, 25.4°F, 25.4°F, 25.4°F

52.5 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

51.7 percentile score

New York is number sixteen

46.2 % of the population is able to afford it.

61.1 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

54.2 Culture

52.2°F, 52.2°F, 52.2°F, 52.2°F

50 years of health and happiness

52.7 percentile score

Nebraska is number 15 on the list

50.5 % of the population is able to afford it.

54.4 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

69.6% of people are interested in culture.

Location and weather: 47

47.8% of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

53.8 points overall

Delaware is number fourteen

73.2 % of the population is able to afford it.

49.2 percent of the population is affected by crime and poverty.

52.9 percent of people are cultural.

The weather and the place are both 28.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

73.8 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

55.5 points overall

Connecticut is number thirteen

45.7 % of the population is able to afford it.

Poverty and crime: 78

61.4% are cultural.

41.6°F, 41.6°C, 41.6°C, 41.6°C

57.4 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

The overall score is 56.8.

Massachusetts is number twelve

Affordability (in US dollars): 48.4

Poverty and crime: 69

59.5 % culture

The temperature is 53.5 degrees Fahrenheit, and the location is 53.5 degrees Fahren

55.2 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

57.1 points overall

Colorado is number eleven

Source: coloradospringschamberedc.com

59.8% of people can afford it.

44.1 percent of the population is affected by crime and poverty.

50 years of culture

55.3°F, 55.3°F, 55.3°F, 55.3°F

78.4 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

57.5 points overall

South Dakota is number ten

63.2 % of the population is able to afford it.

40.7 percent of the population lives in poverty.

80.6 percent of the population is cultural

53.3°F, 53.3°F, 53.3°F, 53.3°F

50 years of health and happiness

The overall score is 57.6.

9. Alaska

Affordability (percentage): 51

27.2 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

64.3 percent of the population is cultural.

Weather and location: 78.4 degrees Fahrenheit

68.9% of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

Overall rating: 58

Vermont is ranked number eight

33.8 % of the population is able to afford it.

Poverty and crime: 80

85 years of culture

Climate and location: 40°F

60 % of the population is in good health.

59.8 is the overall score.

7. Iowa

60.5 % of the population is able to afford it.

65.3 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

73.6 percent of the population is cultural.

42.3°F, 42.3°F, 42.3°F, 42.3°F

60.7 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

60.5 points overall

Minnesota is number six on the list

49.8% of people can afford it.

66.1 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

66.7 percent of the population is cultural.

62.2°F, 62.2°F, 62.2°F, 62.2°F

61.1 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

61.2 percentile score

Montana is number five.

49.3% of people can afford it.

Poverty and crime: 49.3%

88.6 percent of the population is cultural.

The weather and the place are both 67.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

52.1 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

61.3 points overall

4. Maine

42.3 % of the population is able to afford it.

76.9% of people live in poverty.

82.3% are cultural.

54.9°F, 54.9°C, 54.9°C, 54.9°C

55.7 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

62.4 is the overall score

3. Idaho

60.2 % of the population is able to afford it.

88.2 percent of people live in poverty.

Culture (49.3%).

58.4°F, 58.4°F, 58.4°F, 58

60.5 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

63.3 percentile score

North Dakota is number two

49.5 % of the population is able to afford it.

60.4 percent of the population is afflicted by crime and poverty.

87.5 percent of people are cultural.

71.2°F, 71.2°F, 71.2°F, 71.2°F

59.4 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

65.6 percentile score

New Hampshire is number one

Source: airbnb.rs

72.5 percent of the population is able to afford it.

97.6% of people live in poverty.

70.3 % culture

33.3°F, 33.3°C, 33.3°C, 33.3°C

72.6 percent of people are satisfied with their health and well-being.

Overall, I received a score of 69.3 out of 100.

Expert retirement planning advice

We didn’t want to simply tell you which states are the greatest and worst to retire in. Experts were also contacted by Finder to offer some crucial retirement advice. Take a look at these five retirement planning tips.

1. Make your retirement savings automatic

“Don’t depend on yourself to save money on a monthly basis. You want to put your retirement funds on autopilot. Set up automatic transfers from your checking account to investment accounts, such as an IRA or taxable account, as soon as your income arrives.

“It may be daunting to think about raising your retirement contributions, such as moving from a 10% savings rate to a 20% savings rate, if you’re behind in your retirement savings. A smart idea here is to start modest and gradually raise your savings rate. For example, every three months, aim to raise your savings rate by 1%. In 2.5 years, you will have improved your savings rate by 10%.”

2. Prioritize investment

“Assume you get a $5,000 increase per year early in your career. If you put $5,000 each year into an investment account that grows at a 10% yearly rate, you would have amassed nearly $822,000 in 30 years. You will have spent a total of $150,000 and earned a total of $672,000 as a result of your efforts.

“And, lest you think a 10% annual return is unrealistic, consider this: according to Ibbotson Associates, the average annual return on a large capitalization stock index has been 10.2 percent since 1926, while investments in long-term government and long-term corporate bonds have grown at 5.5 percent and 6.1 percent, respectively.”

3. Take advantage of compound interest

“Starting to make money with the money you already have is one approach to retiring sooner. Compound interest is the name given to this method. Essentially, this implies that you earn interest on the money you’ve saved before earning interest on the money you’ve saved plus the interest you’ve earned.

“The more money you save, the more money you will make in interest, and the more money you will get as a consequence.” It’s a snowball effect that can help you save a lot more money in the long run, and it may even allow you to retire sooner than you anticipated.”

4. Get as much money as possible from Social Security

“A pension ensures a lifelong income, but they’re becoming more uncommon in the private sector.” However, some data suggest that many younger employees are considering annuities as a substitute for pensions.

“When it comes to retirement planning, they are a kind of financial arrangement you pay into.” They then give you a set amount of money every year for the rest of your life when you retire. That’s a figure you can count on and plan around, without fear of outliving your retirement funds.

“Another thing to think about is how to get as much money out of Social Security as possible.” You may begin receiving benefits as early as age 62, but the earlier you start collecting, the lower your benefits will be.”

5. Stay away from Relocation Stress Syndrome

“Moving to a different city, state, or area in the United States may be a life-changing experience: health professionals have recognized a collection of symptoms that arise when people relocate from one environment to another and have dubbed it Relocation Stress Syndrome (RSS).

“So, the contrary of what the popular press says, retiring to a ‘affordable paradise’ is a lot more difficult and stressful procedure than many people think!”

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the worst states in the United States to retire in?

The worst states to retire in are Iowa, Alaska, and Mississippi.

What are the worst states to retire in 2023?

The worst states to retire in 2023 are Hawaii, New York, and California.

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Table of Contents
  1. Methodology
  2. Affordability
  3. Poverty and crime
  4. Arts and Culture
  5. The Climate and the Location
  6. Well-being and health
  7. West Virginia is number 51
  8. Oklahoma is number 50
  9. District of Columbia (DC)
  10. New Mexico is number 48
  11. Louisiana is number 47
  12. 46. Texas
  13. Alabama is number 45
  14. Mississippi is number 44
  15. Kentucky is number 43
  16. Arkansas is number 42
  17. Tennessee is number 41
  18. South Carolina is number forty
  19. Georgia is number 39
  20. Missouri is number 38
  21. 37. Ohio
  22. Arizona is number 36
  23. Washington, D.C.
  24. Illinois is number 34
  25. Indiana is number 33
  26. 32. Wyoming
  27. North Carolina is number 31
  28. Kansas is number 30
  29. Michigan is number 29 on the list
  30. Nevada is number 28
  31. California is number 27
  32. 26. Utah
  33. Florida is number 25
  34. Pennsylvania is number 24
  35. Oregon is number 23
  36. Wisconsin is number 22
  37. Rhode Island is number twenty-one
  38. Maryland is number twenty-first
  39. Virginia, number 19
  40. Hawaii (number 18)
  41. New Jersey is number seventeen
  42. New York is number sixteen
  43. Nebraska is number 15 on the list
  44. Delaware is number fourteen
  45. Connecticut is number thirteen
  46. Massachusetts is number twelve
  47. Colorado is number eleven
  48. South Dakota is number ten
  49. 9. Alaska
  50. Vermont is ranked number eight
  51. 7. Iowa
  52. Minnesota is number six on the list
  53. Montana is number five.
  54. 4. Maine
  55. 3. Idaho
  56. North Dakota is number two
  57. New Hampshire is number one
  58. Expert retirement planning advice
  59. 1. Make your retirement savings automatic
  60. 2. Prioritize investment
  61. 3. Take advantage of compound interest
  62. 4. Get as much money as possible from Social Security
  63. 5. Stay away from Relocation Stress Syndrome
  64. Frequently Asked Questions
    1. What are the worst states in the United States to retire in?
    2. What are the worst states to retire in 2023?
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