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 Here are the current top ten red and blue states:

Red

1.     Wyoming
2.     West Virginia
3.     Oklahoma
4.     North Dakota
5.     Idaho
6.     Kansas
7.     Kentucky
8.     Tennessee
9.     Nebraska
10.  South Dakota

Blue

1.     Vermont
2.     Hawaii
3.     California
4.     Massachusetts
5.     Maryland
6.     New York
7.     Illinois
8.     Rhode Island
9.     New Jersey
10.  Connecticut

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Statistically, families in those blue states lead significantly longer, healthier, and happier lives than those in the red states.

The FACTS: life in the top blue states vs. the top red states

  • A baby born today in a blue state, on average, will live to 79.6 but one in a red state only to 76.8. That's nearly three extra years of life. (2020 CDC Data)

  • Blue state average a national "happiness" ranking of 16th. Red states only 34th. (2022 WalletHub analysis across 32 metrics)

  • Median household income in the blue states is $77,053 versus red states $60,904. (2021 census data)

  • Blue state residents have better schools and are 37% more likely to have a Bachelor's Degree. (2021 Census Data)

  • Red states experience 37% higher rates of violent crimes than do blue states. (2020 FBI Data)

  • Blue states have much greater access to parks and recreation, averaging 13th nationally, while red states are at 26th. (2022 U.S News Data)

  • The air and water quality in blue states is well higher than in red states Averaging 16th versus 33rd. (2022 U.S. News Rankings)

  • Red states have 55% more preventable hospitalizations (2019 Commonwealth Fund) and a 34% higher infant mortality rate. (2020 CDC Data)

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Supporting data and further information on “Living Blue”

The term “Blue Zone” is used to describe the regions of the world where people
live longer and healthier lives than average. This can be related to shared lifestyle and environment, as well as to government policies that encourage and/or provide broader and higher-quality access to health care, education, public safety, clean air and water, etc. Live Blue America aims to educate the public as to the policies and geographical locations that may allow them and their families to live longer, healthier, happier, and safer lives. Live Blue America may also advocate on a non-partisan basis for government policies specifically intended to allow all Americans to lead longer, healthier, happier, and safer lives.