New Report Reveals How Family Structures in Utah, Idaho, and Nebraska Correlate with Stronger Societal Outcomes Compared to New York, New Mexico, and Rhode Island

A new study sheds light on how the strength of family structures across different U.S. states correlates with major societal issues like violence, child poverty, and declining education levels.

The research suggests that states with more stable family units tend to experience fewer social problems.

Utah, Idaho, and Nebraska Lead in Strong Family Structures

According to the Family Structure Index and the Hope and a Future Report, published by the Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), Utah, Idaho, and Nebraska rank as the top three states for strong family structures.

These states have high percentages of married adults who raise their children together through their high school years.

In Utah, which claimed the number one spot, 68% of adults aged 25 to 54 are married.

The average lifetime birth rate per woman is 1.85, and 60% of teenagers live with both of their married parents.

Rhode Island, New York, and New Mexico Rank the Lowest

On the other end of the spectrum, Rhode Island, New York, and New Mexico ranked at the bottom.

Rhode Island, the lowest-ranked state, reported only 50.8% of prime-aged adults being married, a fertility rate of 1.4, and just 47.3% of teenagers being raised in homes with both of their married parents.

Colorado sits at the midpoint of the rankings, coming in at 25th place. There, 58.8% of adults in the prime age range are married, the birth rate is 1.49, and 54.4% of teens are raised in intact households.

A Closer Look at Ohio’s Family Structure

The CCV also released an in-depth analysis of its home state, Ohio, which ranked 29th in the index.

The report draws a direct connection between the decline in marriage rates and growing societal challenges such as child poverty, increased violence, and lower academic performance in schools.

The findings emphasize the importance of strong family structures in shaping future generations and suggest that policymakers should consider family stability when addressing these social issues.

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