# Vermont Tops U.S. News State Rankings | Burlington News

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Podcast: [Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/burlington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606141)
Published: 2026-08-01T09:19:38+00:00
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Vermont climbs to 10 in U.S. News’ latest state rankings, shining brightest in opportunity, healthcare, and natural environment—though falling short in transportation and financial stability. Utah leads the pack, followed by South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Nebraska, while Louisiana sinks to 50. The ranking blends hard data like graduation rates and job growth with public satisfaction, proving Vermont’s strong performance in resident well-being and environmental quality. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5c850800761ca11f

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