10 states with biggest health improvements amid pandemic

By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review

Hawaii residents have seen the biggest improvement in their health amid the pandemic of all U.S. states, according to an analysis from Wallethub.

The personal finance website compared the 50 states and District of Columbia across 11 relevant metrics involving COVID-19 death, testing and transmission rates. Rankings are based on data available as of June 10. Access more information about the methodology here.

Ten states where residents’ health is recovering the most, according to the analysis:

1. Hawaii
2. Alaska
3. Vermont
4. Montana
5. Idaho
6. Wyoming
7. South Dakota
8. Oklahoma
9. Oregon
10. West Virginia

To view the full ranking, click here.