Women make up nearly 51% of the US population, yet they hold less than one-third of congressional seats and account for more than two-thirds of minimum-wage workers. To see how states stack up, WalletHub evaluated all states using 25 measures of women’s economic well-being, healthcare, and safety. The gallery ahead ranks states by total score, revealing where women have the strongest footing and where serious challenges persist.
Click through for the full breakdown of the top 15 and the bottom 15 states for women in 2026.