Although the United States is a country of great geographical and cultural diversity, some states lag behind others in areas such as quality of life, economy, health care and education. In this article, we will examine the 5 worst states in the USA according to various criteria. Factors such as crime rates, quality of health care, educational opportunities, unemployment rates, and the overall cost of living were taken into consideration when making this ranking. Here are the 5 worst states in the United States.