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Idaho health care is hurting, but that's only part of the story from
this year's economic survey from 24/7 Wall St.<br>
<p>How well run are America’s 50 states? The answer depends a lot on
where you live.</p>
<p>Every year, 24/7 Wall St. conducts an extensive survey of all
fifty states in America. Based on a review of data on financial
health, standard of living and government services by state we
determine how well each state is managed. For the first time,
North Dakota is the best run. California is the worst run for the
second year in a row.<br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://247wallst.com/2012/11/27/the-best-and-worst-run-states-in-america-a-survey-of-all-50/">http://247wallst.com/2012/11/27/the-best-and-worst-run-states-in-america-a-survey-of-all-50/</a>
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<p><b>22. Idaho</b><br>
<b>> Debt per capita: </b>$2,478 (16th lowest)<br>
<b>> Budget deficit: </b>3.5% (45th largest)<br>
<b>> Unemployment: </b>8.7% (20th highest)<br>
<b>> Median household income: </b>$43,341 (11th lowest)<br>
<b>> Pct. below poverty line: </b>16.5% (19th highest)</p>
<p>"An estimated 16.5% of Idaho residents did not have health
insurance last year, one of the higher rates in the country. This
is particularly problematic in a state with one of the nation’s
highest doctor shortages. In 2010, Idaho had just 172.5 active
patient care physicians per 100,000 residents, fewer than all but
three states. Last year, the state made major cuts to its Medicaid
program, the effect of which was compounded by the loss of
matching funds from the federal government. Despite it’s problems
with health care, the state appears to budget conservatively. In
fiscal 2011, it had a budget shortfall of only 3.5%, one of the
smallest in the country."</p>
In this survey Idaho ranked 22, and nearby states around it ranked
16, Washington, 17, Oregon, and 18, Montana. Idaho border states
further away ranked 45, Nevada, 4, Utah, and 2, Wyoming.<br>
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Ken<br>
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