New Hampshire First in the Nation for Childhood Wellbeing

The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced that New Hampshire has achieved the top ranking for overall child well-being in the 2025 Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT® Data Book.

The 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report released this week by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, presents national and state data from 16 indicators in four domains – economic well-being, education, health, and family and community factors – and ranks states according to how children are faring. For the fourth consecutive year, New Hampshire also ranked among the top five states in those domains.

“I’m proud to see New Hampshire once again rank as the best state for child wellbeing,” said Governor Kelly Ayotte. “It’s a testament to the great work being done at every level to strengthen our schools, connect families in need with critical health services and child care, and protect our most vulnerable. Together, we will continue to give families the freedom and opportunity to thrive.”