These Are the Best and Worst States for Healthcare in 2026, Data Suggests
WalletHub said Texas finished near the bottom after comparing 44 measures of healthcare cost, access and effectiveness across all states and Washington, D.C.
- Texas ranked 48th overall for healthcare in a new WalletHub study, placing it as the fourth-worst state in the nation. The report evaluated all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 44 key metrics.
- WalletHub compared healthcare systems using 44 metrics spanning cost, access, and outcomes. Analyst Chip Lupo stated that the best systems "balance affordability with quality and accessibility," since high spending does not guarantee better results.
- The state ranked last for the percentage of insured adults and children. Texas also placed 46th for physicians per capita and 43rd for dentists, limiting access to routine medical care.
- Americans now spend an average of nearly $15,500 annually on personal healthcare, creating a significant financial burden for many households. This high spending does not consistently translate into better patient outcomes or care quality.
- New Hampshire, Minnesota, and Iowa secured the top three spots in the WalletHub rankings. These states demonstrated strong performance across cost and accessibility, providing sharp contrast to the lowest-performing states nationwide.
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WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) - WalletHub conducted a study on which states have the best and worst healthcare. Comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 44 key measures of healthcare cost, accessibility and outcomes. The data set ranges from the average monthly insurance premium to physicians per capita to the share of the [...]
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