Steady Incomes & Parental Leave Support Make Wisconsin a Top State for Families
- Wisconsin ranks among the best states for working parents, securing the tenth position overall with a composite score of 67.02 that reflects its balanced performance across multiple metrics.
- The state demonstrates strong economic stability with a low unemployment rate of 2.9% and a healthy household income growth rate of 5.12%.
- Wisconsin, with its median household income of $74,631, offers working families relatively affordable childcare options at $10,536 annually.
A recent study by iSharing ranked the top ten states for working parents based on a comprehensive evaluation of key factors affecting family and work-life balance. The analysis was based on metrics such as median household income growth, unemployment rates, school quality, student success, student safety, childcare costs, and parental leave laws at the state level. Composite scores were calculated for each state, and rankings were determined based on these scores, offering a clear comparison of the most supportive environments for working parents.
Data for Wisconsin:
| Median household income 2023 | $74,631 |
| Household income growth rate | 5.12% |
| Unemployment rate 2024 | 2.9% |
| School quality ranking | 17 |
| Student success ranking | 18 |
| Student safety ranking | 25 |
| Childcare costs (annually) | $10,536 |
| Overall Score | 67.02 |
Wisconsin’s performance in the rankings demonstrates its ability to maintain a stable economic environment for working parents. The state’s notably low unemployment rate of 2.9% suggests a robust job market that provides security for families. While there’s room for improvement in educational metrics, the state’s moderate childcare costs and steady income growth rate indicate a balanced approach to supporting working families. These factors combine to create an environment where parents can effectively balance their professional and family responsibilities.
The data reveals Wisconsin’s strengths in creating an accessible environment for working parents, particularly through its economic indicators. The 5.12% household income growth rate, coupled with relatively affordable childcare costs, positions the state as an increasingly attractive option for families. While educational rankings suggest opportunities for enhancement, the state’s overall score of 67.02 reflects a solid foundation for working parents. The combination of job market stability and reasonable living costs provides families with the essential elements needed for sustainable work-life integration.
You can check the full research findings by following this link.
story credit: https://isharingsoft.com/
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
