Poorest: The five states with the lowest GDP per capita are Mississippi, West Virginia, Arkansas, Alabama, and South Carolina

Least educated: The five states with the lowest rated public schools are Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Alabama

Fewest well-paying jobs: The five states with the lowest median income are Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Nevada

Most health problems: The five states with the lowest overall health are West Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Alabama, and Arkansas

Most dependence on welfare programs: The five states with the highest rate of SNAP use are New Mexico, Louisiana, West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Oregon

With few exceptions, these lists are dominated by red states.