New Study Shows Working Dads In Montana Have It Rough

Which States Are Best For Working Dads?

When it comes to raising kids, there was a time when dad went off to work while mom handled most of the responsibilities at home.

These days, that's not the reality for most families in Montana.

Working Parents Are Redefining Family Life in Montana

In many households, both parents are working, which has changed the way families balance jobs, household responsibilities, and raising kids.

Today's dads are doing a lot more than just bringing home a paycheck. They're helping with chores, cooking meals, getting kids to practices and activities, and handling all the other responsibilities that come with being a parent.

So which states are doing the best job of supporting working dads with things like work environment and quality of life?

Unfortunately, Montana isn't near the top of the list.

Source: WalletHub

Montana Ranks In The Bottom Half For Working Fathers

A recent ranking from WalletHub has Montana coming in at No. 34 overall, putting us in the bottom half of the country.

Part of what hurt our ranking was work-life balance, where Montana came in at No. 40. Economic and social well-being didn't help much either, with the state ranking No. 38 in that category.

Montana also landed in the bottom half for both child care and health, ranking No. 26 and No. 27, respectively.

What's interesting is that we've previously told you Montana ranked in the bottom half for working moms as well, which suggests this isn't just a challenge for dads. It's something the state as a whole may need to find ways to improve for working families.