A new study released on by personal finance website “WalletHub” says Kentucky is the worst state in the United States when it comes to finding a job.
The findings of the study, which is titled “2021’s Best & Worst States for Jobs,” are based on 35 “key indicators” of job-market strength, opportunity, and a healthy economy, according to WalletHub.
Those indicators include things such as the number of job opportunities, employment growth, average starting salary, unemployment rate, annual income, time spent working, and more.
According to the study, Kentucky ranked number 50 on the list of best states to find a job, putting it in dead last.
Study: 2021’s Best & Worst States for Jobs