Living as a working dad in Wisconsin

In order to help dads balance their dual role as parent and provider, WalletHub.com analyzed the work-life balance, health conditions, financial well-being and child-rearing environments for working dads in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. They did so using 20 key metrics, which range from the unemployment rate for dads with kids younger than 18 to male life expectancy to day care quality.

7th

Wisconsin’s overall ranking (Minnesota is No. 1; Mississippi is 51st).

13th

Wisconsin’s economic & social well-being rank (New Hampshire is No. 1; New Mexico is 51st).

18th

Wisconsin’s health rank (Massachusetts is No. 1; Mississippi is 51st).

5th

Wisconsin’s work-life balance rank (Oregon is No. 1; Mississippi is 51st).

14th

Wisconsin’s child care rank (New Jersey is No. 1; Nevada is 51st).

7th

Male uninsured rate

13

Percent of dads with kids younger than 18 living in poverty

14th

Male life expectancy at birth

20th

Median income for families (dad present) with kids younger than 18 years, adjusted for cost of living

21st

Mean hours worked per day among males

24th

Unemployment rate for dads with kids younger than 18

26

Percent of men who report adequate or any physical activity

28th

Mortality rate due to heart disease per 100,000 men

Source: WalletHub.com