States with the Most At-Risk Youth (2026)
Louisiana has the highest share of at-risk youth, with 15.5% of young adults ages 16 to 24 lacking a high school diploma, analysts said.
- A new report released this week ranks states by the highest shares of at-risk youth, evaluating all states across key metrics.
- Factors including poverty, education, and physical health define at-risk status, as the report notes that unstable environments and lack of resources frequently hinder development.
- Some states record high rates of at-risk youth, with one southern state reporting that a significant share of young adults lack a high school diploma.
- Limited access to financial and educational resources creates barriers for these individuals, often forcing them to fall behind their peers during the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood.
- Beyond educational and economic concerns, the report notes that more than 2 of 5 youth face health challenges, including being overweight or obese, which further impede development.
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States with the Most At-Risk Youth (2026)
Growing up is hard, and without a stable home, positive role models and enough financial and educational resources, many young Americans fall behind their peers and experience a rocky transition to adulthood. For example,13%of individuals between the ages of 18…
WalletHub: New Jersey ranks as state with the least at-risk youth in 2026 - WRNJ Radio
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey has been ranked the state with the least at-risk youth in the nation, according to a new study released by personal finance website WalletHub. The 2026 report compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 15 indicators measuring youth risk, including the share of disconnected youth, labor force participation among young adults, youth poverty and drug use. New Jersey ranked 51st overall, placing it last in Wal…
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