Georgia ranks 22nd overall in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings.

The rankings evaluate states in several categories, including economy, infrastructure, education, healthcare, public safety and fiscal stability.

Georgia’s rankings include:

• Overall: #22
• Fiscal Stability: #10
• Economy: #20
• Infrastructure: #20
• Crime & Corrections: #20
• Natural Environment: #21
• Education: #26
• Opportunity: #31
• Healthcare: #35

Utah ranked first overall, followed by South Dakota and Minnesota. Louisiana ranked last overall.