Virginia ranks as the most accommodating U.S. state for seniors, whereas Idaho ranks as the least accommodating state, according to a SeniorAdvice.com report.
SeniorAdvice.com used its SeniorScore program to determine the ranking. To rank the 50 states, this program used more than 100 variables within four different categories. The categories included health and safety, recreation and leisure, finance and general quality of life. SeniorAdvice’s data-driven scoring system calculates a score for each of the four categories, so users can sort through locations according to their specific interests.
The top 10 most accommodating states for seniors:
1. Virginia
2. Hawaii
3. Nebraska
4. Oklahoma
5. Kansas
6. Maryland
7. Florida
8. Texas
9. Arizona
10. West Virginia
The bottom 10 most accommodating states for seniors:
41. California
42. Illinois
43. New Mexico
44. New York
45. Oregon
46. Arkansas
47. Maine
48. Mississippi
49. North Dakota
50. Idaho
Virginia’s high ranking is attributed to its quality senior healthcare, nationally ranked hospitals, access to senior living and home healthcares options, strong economy, low taxes and weather.
Idaho’s low ranking is attributed to its poor healthcare and senior living resources, high sales and income tax and cold climate.
