2018 U.S. News Report on State Rankings Released – South Carolina #42

The latest U.S. News Report on United States Rankings for 2018 has been released.  Here is how South Carolina faired.

Some telling statistics:

  • South Carolina is ranked #48 in the United States in Education
  • Ranked #41 in Healthcare
  • Ranked #41 in Crime and Corrections
  • South Carolina is #39 in Opportunity
  • $25,751 – Median State Salary
  • 37% college educated
  • Overall Ranking:  #42
  • Very healthy economy ranking #15 in the country
  • 80.3% of our high school students graduate
  • Increased from #45 in 2017 to #42 in 2018
  • Energy from renewable sources:  8.6% (National Average:  9.5%)
  • Major roadways in poor condition – 18.6% (National Average – 22%)
  • Commute time:  24.7 Minutes (National Average – 26.6 Minutes)

Full Detailed Report

Overall Ranking

Healthcare Ranking

Economy Ranking

Report Card – Overall

Infrastructure

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