20 Of The Worst States For Retirement In The US

14.Montana --poverty

Severe economic hardship is as common in Montana as it is nationwide. Thirteen percent of the state's residents live below the poverty line, compared with 13.1 percent for the nation as a whole. While people in Montana are as financially secure as the typical American, they are slightly less likely to live longer. Life expectancy at birth in the state is 78.5 years, about six months below the national average.

Population growth can indicate a state's appeal to potential new residents and those looking to start a family -- and Montana is growing faster than most states. Over the past decade, the state's population has grown by 9.0 percent, outpacing the U.S. population growth rate of 6.6 percent.