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You’ve probably guessed it: among the hundred largest cities in the U. S. In the U. S. , Las Vegas takes the top spot on the list of the most productive places to entertain, according to private financial institution WalletHub.
After all, there are plenty of features here: watching a Golden Knights or Raiders game, watching an exhibit on the Strip, or taking a short drive for a hike in Red Rock Canyon.
WalletHub compared cities across 48 metrics that speak to the benefits of recreational activities. It examined basic living costs, quality of parks, accessibility of entertainment, recreational facilities and the weather.
This is one of the many ratings in which Las Vegas has made an impression this year.
Some have been good: Las Vegas is one of America’s top cities for pickleball fans; and we rank 34th among the most environmentally friendly cities in America.
And some so good. Nevada ranked third among states when it came to bullying; One study found that Las Vegas had 22. 6 reports of credit card fraud per 10,000 residents, making it the seventh-highest city in the country.
The Sun has compiled lists and presents them this week, in chronological order, over the course of 4 days.
April 4: The best places to celebrate Easter
Las Vegas is ranked No. 8 on a list of the 100 largest cities in America as the most productive places to celebrate Easter.
The two worst cities, ranking 99 and 100 respectively, were neighboring Henderson and North Las Vegas, according to the personal finance website WalletHub.
Henderson and North Las Vegas rank at or near the back of the list of Easter observers and traditions.
WalletHub covers 12 metrics, ranging from confectionery and chocolate department stores per capita to the city’s Christian population.
Las Vegas took the top spot (No. 3) during the Easter season.
The best city for celebrating Easter was Pittsburgh.
April 5: Nevada bridges among America’s best
The Nevada Department of Transportation’s Bridge Inspection and Rehabilitation Program has resulted in the state’s bridges being named among those in the country.
The American Association of Road and Transportation Builders released research on the U. S. Department of Transportation’s bridge stock knowledge. The U. S. Census Bureau for 2022 shows that about 99% of Nevada’s more than 2000 public bridges are in regular or smart condition. It ranks among the most sensible ratings in the country, tied with Texas and only Arizona.
More than 550 state bridges in Nevada are over 50 years old, an age at which rehabilitation is mandatory to keep the layout in good condition. The NDOT spent about $17 million in fiscal years 2021 and 2022 on bridge preservation, nearly double the bridge preservation spending in the past two years, officials said.
April 5: Where states rank for financial literacy
Nevada ranks at the bottom of the list of states with the most financial talent, according to private financial institution WalletHub. Nevada ranked 42nd among the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
They looked at 17 metrics, from schools’ top monetary literacy scores to the proportion of adults with an emergency fund.
Nebraska is the most financially literate state, while Arkansas is the least financially literate state, according to the study.
April 6: Nevada tops list for sexually transmitted diseases
Nevada ranks nationally with 24. 9 cases of syphilis per 100,000 residents, or about 767 cases total, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A study of backgroundchecks. org CDC data looked at rates in each state for STI Awareness Month, revealing that Nevada ranks 13th nationally for peak cases of sexually transmitted diseases with 1,280 cases per 100,000 people, or 33,304 cases total.
On average, sexually transmitted disease cases in Nevada have increased 5. 54% annually since 2015. The state records an average of 31,818 cases annually.
Mississippi, with 1,958 per 100,000 people, ranks first, followed by Louisiana (1,846) and Georgia (1,657).
April 10: Best States to Work From Home
Nevada ranked 19th on a list of the most productive states for running from home, according to private financial firm WalletHub.
The site compared the 50 states and District of Columbia across 12 key metrics. The data set ranged from the share of employees working from home to internet cost and cybersecurity.
WalletHub also took into account points such as the length and overcrowding of homes in the state.
The three states with the most work-from-home were Delaware, Utah, and Maryland. The worst were Alaska, North Dakota and Montana.
April 11: Nevada tops list of oldest homebuyers
Nevada had the fifth-highest percentage of homebuyers age 55 and older among U.S. states, while Las Vegas ranked No. 2 among large metro areas.
Research through data from Construction Coverage, 2021, found that 29. 1% of homebuyers in Nevada were 55 or older, compared to a national average of 20. 7%.
Delaware is the state with the highest percentage of senior homebuyers, with 38% of seniors age 55 and older.
In the Las Vegas metro area, 28. 7% of homebuyers were 55 or older. Tucson, Arizona, had the highest percentage of homebuyers age 55 and older, at 34. 5%.
April 12: Which states are the most environmentally friendly?
Nevada ranked No. 19 among the most environmentally friendly states, according to a study by personal finance website WalletHub.
While Nevada ranked better than its overall standing for eco-friendly behaviors and climate-change contributions, it ranked No. 42 for environmental quality. Its air quality ranked near the bottom of the list at No. 47.
Vermont is ranked as the most environmentally friendly state, while West Virginia ranks last.
April 13: Wake Up, Nevada
Nevada is the sixth-sleepiest state in America, according to a study by the cannabidiol product site CBDfx.
In Nevada, 37% of people reported inadequate sleep levels, while the average workmonth had the fourth-highest score at 123. 7 hours.
The most sleepy state is West Virginia, while Nebraska is the least sleepy.
April 17: Where Nevada Cities Rank in Diversity
North Las Vegas is the most varied city in Nevada and ranks 61st nationally in a study of 501 of America’s largest cities, according to private finance site WalletHub.
The report, on thirteen measures, took into account the diversity of households, religious, socio-economic, cultural and economic.
Other Nevada spots on the list were Enterprise (No. 62), Las Vegas (66), Henderson (145) and Reno (149).
The most diverse city was Gaithersburg, Md., while the least diverse was Brattleboro, Vt.
April 17: How are the Raiders doing?
The Raiders were the 10th most popular team in the NFL, according to an analysis by Online Betting Guide.
Rankings were determined using a combination of search data, social followings, YouTube subscriber counts and fan attendance statistics, according to the website.
The most popular NFL team was the Dallas Cowboys, while the least popular was the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to the report.
April 19: You read it here first, or you don’t
When it comes to the top locales for book lovers, Nevada cities fall short of the (book)mark.
In the ranking of the 200 largest cities in the United States, Las Vegas ranks 42nd in Nevada for bibliophiles.
Reno came in at No. 134, while Henderson came in at No. 181 and North Las Vegas at No. 195.
The study looked at 15 metrics, including bookstores, literary festivals, and small free libraries.
April 25: Nevada most gambling-addicted state
Nevada is the most addicted state in the United States, according to a study conducted through the online private finance site WalletHub.
In cases where compulsive gambling has a peak prevalence, WalletHub looked at 20 key indicators, from the presence of illegal gambling to lottery sales consistent with capital and the proportion of adults with gambling disorders.
Ranking just behind Nevada were South Dakota, Montana, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Utah is the least gambling-addicted state, according to the study.
April 28: Which NFL team has fans?
While the Dallas Cowboys have the “best fans” in the NFL, the Raiders are also among the best, ranking No. 6, according to research from Sidelines.
Sidelines, a sports odds comparison platform, analyzed 8 metrics, aggregating social media followers, average engagement and likes, average attendance at home, away and overall, the average cash spent on merchandise as well as food and beverages at parties.
The Raiders had a 1. 89% social media engagement rate and an average of 40,000 likes, higher than the average of 1. 52% and 28,008 likes, according to the study.
The Raiders have been consistent with road support, with an average of 69,953 people attending road games. Fans also spend an average of about $226 a year on merchandise, according to the study.
Other Top 10 teams were the San Francisco 49ers (No. 2), Kansas City Chiefs (3), Los Angeles Rams (4), Seattle Seahawks (5), Pittsburgh Steelers (7), Buffalo Bills (8), New England Patriots (9) and Houston Texans (10).
May 1: Nevada, the worst states for candidate mothers
Nevada ranked as the ninth-worst state for working mothers, according to a report by the personal finance website WalletHub.
For the most productive and worst options for working moms, WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia on 3 key dimensions: childcare, homework opportunities, and work-life balance.
Nevada ranked 43rd overall and declined in childcare (45) and work-life balance (46). He was ranked 12th in career opportunities.
Massachusetts is the most productive state for working mothers, while Louisiana is the worst.
Wade Vandervort
Dario Alonso, 10, receives a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from registered nurse KJ Dionisio of the Southern Nevada Health District, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021.
May 2: The best and worst states for nurses
Nevada ranked 18th in a study of the most productive states for nurses, according to private lender WalletHub.
The site compares the 50 states on 30 key signals that collectively speak to nursing job opportunities in the marketplace.
The most productive state for nurses was Washington, followed by Maine and New Mexico. The last 3 were Hawaii, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
May 3: States with the worst drug problems
Among states with the worst drug problems, Nevada ranked No. 8 for 2023, according to personal finance website WalletHub.
The report compares all 50 states and the District of Columbia on 20 key metrics, from arrest and overdose rates to opioid prescriptions and worker drug laws.
Places where drug-related disorders are highest are New Mexico, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The states with the least pronounced disorders are Hawaii, Utah and Florida.
May 4: The Best Cities to Eat Gluten-Free
Las Vegas ranked No. 8 among 2023’s best cities for gluten-free food, according to an analysis by LawnStarter, an online lawn care booking platform.
The site compared the two hundred largest U. S. cities to the world. Based on five categories and 14 indicators. Among the items considered were access to providers offering gluten-free options, fitness professionals with celiac disease, and gluten intolerance groups.
The best cities for gluten-free food were New York, San Francisco and Boston. The worst were Fontana, Calif., Moreno Valley, Calif., and North Las Vegas.
Elsewhere in Nevada, Henderson ranked 143rd and Reno 98th.
May 8: The Best and Worst States to Be a Cop
Nevada is one of the worst states to pursue a career in law enforcement, according to personal finance website WalletHub.
In a comparison of the 50 U. S. states. and the District of Columbia, Nevada ranks 47th, ahead of Kentucky, West Virginia, Alaska, and Arkansas.
The report examines broad spaces of opportunity and competition, law enforcement education requirements, and occupational hazards and protections. Nevada ranked low (No. 48) in education.
The destinations for police officers were California, the District of Columbia and Connecticut.
May 8: Las Vegas among America’s spookiest cities
In a ranking of the 200 biggest U.S. cities, Las Vegas comes in at No. 10 for 2023’s best cities to experience paranormal activity, according to a report by the lawn care website Lawn Love.
The report compares cities according to 4 categories. He noted paranormal sightings, Bigfoot sightings, haunted sites and paranormal conventions and events, among “14 general otherworldly measurements. “
Las Vegas ranks 27th for paranormal sightings and haunted places.
Los Angeles is the most productive city for paranormal activity, while West Valley City, Utah, came in last.
Reno came in at No. 64, Henderson at No. 141 and North Las Vegas at No. 169.
May 10: The Best Cities of 2023 to Tackle Home Improvement
Las Vegas is the Nevada city dedicated to home improvement and is ranked 57th nationally, according to a report by Lawn Love, a lawn care website.
The report compares the two hundred largest U. S. cities to each other. The U. S. Census Bureau is based on 3 categories and 32 metrics, adding up the average age of homes, designers and contractors, and average cost.
The best city for home improvements was Miami, and the worst was Detroit.
Elsewhere in Nevada, Reno ranked 118th, Henderson 146th and North Las Vegas 174th.
May 15: The Best Places to Start a Career
Las Vegas ranked 85th on a list of the most productive places to start a career for recent school graduates, according to private financial firm WalletHub.
The site compares the relative strength of the market and the overall livability of more than 180 U. S. cities. The U. S. data was based on 26 metrics, ranging from the availability of entry-level jobs to the average starting salary and housing affordability.
Other Nevada cities on the list included Reno at No. 50, Henderson at No. 126 and North Las Vegas at No. 177.
The most productive cities to start a career in were Atlanta, Orlando, Florida, and Salt Lake City, Utah. The worst, New York, ranked 182nd.
May 16: The Best Summer Tourist Destinations
Las Vegas was ranked 24th on a list of the most productive summer destinations of 2023 compiled through private finance online site WalletHub.
The report basically focused on the fare and convenience of each location, as well as its affordability, but also took into account the number of attractions and variety of activities in each destination, the site says.
Among the 100 largest metro areas, Las Vegas ranks first in attractions (No. 4) and activities (No. 3), but scored lower in protection (No. 65) and climate (No. 77).
The most productive places for a reasonable summer getaway were Atlanta, Honolulu, and Washington, D. C. The worst summer destination, Oxnard, California.
May 17: Best States for Urban Treasure Hunters
Whether rummaging through an antique store or a steel detector, Nevada ranks 17th among U. S. states. The U. S. is looking for urban treasures, according to a survey conducted by LawnStarter.
The online lawn care booking platform compared all 50 states across 14 metrics, adding the number of geocaching locations, antique shops, garage unit auctions, and steel detection clubs. It also looked at whether the state allows steel screening in national parks.
The states for treasure hunters were California, Arizona, and Texas. The worst were North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana.
May 22: Nevada ranks last in military retiree rankings
Nevada ranked 49th on a list of the most productive and worst sites for military retirees, according to private financial firm WalletHub.
By comparison, all 50 states and the District of Columbia relied on their ability to offer a comfortable military retirement.
The research used a knowledge set of 28 key metrics, ranging from the number of veterans consistent with capita to the number of Veterans Affairs health care services and employment opportunities for veterans.
Nevada ranked 48th in physical care, quality of life, and 39th in economic environment.
The states for military retirees were Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia. Behind Nevada were the District of Columbia and Oregon.
May 23: The Most Affordable Cities for Homebuyers
Nevada has some of the cities with the highest number of homebuyers, according to a study conducted through the online private finance site WalletHub.
By comparison, 300 U. S. cities are based on 10 key metrics, adding up housing and maintenance costs, tax rates, and vacuum rates.
In Nevada, North Las Vegas ranks 18th among the most cities, while Las Vegas ranks 23rd and Henderson 34th. Reno ranked 83rd.
The major cities were Montgomery, Alabama, Flint, Michigan, and Toledo, Ohio.
The most expensive cities were all in California: Santa Barbara, Berkeley, and Santa Monica.
May 24: Best Places for Summer Jobs
Las Vegas is the most productive place in Nevada to find a summer job, and one of the most productive in the country, according to private financial firm WalletHub.
The site compares the relative strength of more than 180 markets across 21 key indicators, adding the median source of income for part-time workers, the availability of summer tasks, and the ease of commuting.
Las Vegas ranked 19th, Henderson 54th, Reno No. 121 and North Las Vegas 121st.
The places to find a summer project were Orlando, Florida, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Juneau, Alaska. The worst were Jackson, Mississippi, at No. 182, Laredo, Texas, and Columbus, Georgia.
May 24: Do you like burgers? You’ll love Las Vegas
Las Vegas is one of the cities for burger lovers and is ranked 11th on a list of two hundred burger-loving cities.
Lawn Love, a lawn care website, compares the two hundred largest cities in the U. S. to the United States. The U. S. Burger Marketers are divided into 4 categories: burger sellers, customer ratings, national popularity, and demand.
Reno came in at No. 118, Henderson at No. 171 and North Las Vegas at No. 184.
The best burger city was New York, followed by San Francisco and Chicago. The worst places were Patterson, N.J., Miramar, Fla., and Pomona, Calif.
May 30: The Best and Worst Places to Start a Family
Henderson is one of the cities in the U. S. to start a family, according to WalletHub, a non-public finance website.
The site compared more than 180 U.S. cities on 45 key metrics, including the cost of living, quality of schools and medical facilities, and the opportunities for fun and recreation.
Henderson ranked 28th overall and 11th in family fun. Las Vegas ranked 63rd, Reno 68th and North Las Vegas 158th.
The best choices for starting a family were Fremont, California, Overland Park, Kansas, and Irvine, California. The worst choices were Cleveland, Ohio, Memphis, Tennessee and Detroit.
May 31: The best cities for running
Las Vegas ranked No. 21 among the 200 largest U.S. cities for the best places to run, according to Lawn Love, a lawn care website.
Cites were rated on seven categories and 28 metrics, including high-quality trails, pedestrian fatality rates and climate.
Henderson ranked No. 91, Reno No. 95 and North Las Vegas No. 184.
The cities for the runners were San Francisco, New York and San Diego. The worst were Macon, Georgia, Jackson, Mississippi and Killeen, Texas.
June 1: The best cities for hockey fans
That’s hard to reconcile, especially after the Golden Knights won their first Stanley Cup championship in June, and yet Las Vegas ranked 20th on a list of the most productive cities for hockey fans.
WalletHub, a private finance website, ranked 75 U. S. cities in the U. S. U. S. Hockey City Championships based on 21 key signs of a smart hockey city. The dataset ranged from ticket prices to stadium capacity to the point of functionality of the teams in the city.
The survey included school hockey teams and NHL hockey teams.
The cities for hockey enthusiasts were Boston, Pittsburgh, and Detroit. The worst were Burlington, Vermont, Tempe, Arizona and Easton, Mass.
June 5: Where does Nevada’s economy stack up among the states?
Nevada is in the middle of the pack when it comes to U. S. states. The U. S. ranks among the most productive economies, according to a study by private financial firm WalletHub.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia were compared on 28 key signs of functionality and economic strength. The body of knowledge ranged from the expansion of gross domestic product to the activity of business creation and the percentage of jobs in high-tech industries.
Nevada ranked 21st in economic activity, but performed worse in terms of economic fitness (No. 23) and innovation (No. 44).
The states with the most favorable economies were Washington, Utah and Massachusetts. The worst were West Virginia, Louisiana and Alaska.
June 6: Best States for Racial Equity in Education
Nevada ranked 22nd among U. S. states. in terms of school systems with greater racial equality, according to a study by the private financial company WalletHub.
The comparison is based on six key metrics, comparing the difference between white and black Americans in spaces such as high school and school diplomas, verification scores, and graduation rates.
The states with racial equality are New Mexico, Wyoming, and West Virginia. The states at the bottom of the list were Wisconsin, Minnesota and Connecticut.
June 12: All Nevada wants is fun
When it comes to fun, few states can beat Nevada.
The Silver State ranked third among the funniest states in the United States, according to a study by private financial institution WalletHub.
The site compared the 50 states across 26 key indicators of what it described as “a jolly good time that won’t break the bank.” They ranged from movie costs to accessibility to national parks to nightlife options per capita.
Only California and Florida were ranked as more fun than Nevada. The least fun states were Mississippi, West Virginia, and Delaware.
June 12: Nevada Ranks in Minority Business Success Ranking
Nevada is the 28th state for minority entrepreneur success, according to a study by Lendio, which is helping businesses find loan options.
The study, which used data from the Census Bureau and Small Business Administration, compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Rankings were based on factors including the percentage of minority-owned businesses, job growth at these companies, unemployment and business loans to underserved communities.
In Nevada, minorities own 21. 9% of all businesses and 25. 8% of startups that are less than two years old. The number of jobs in them increased to 61% between 2019 and 2021, according to the study.
The state distributes fewer business loans to underserved communities ($278 consistent with capita) than the national average ($351 consistent with capita) through the federal Community Reinvestment Act, according to the study.
Hawaii is the most productive state for minority entrepreneurs, while Montana is the most difficult state for minorities to succeed.
June 14: Retirement dollars go far in Henderson
Henderson is one of the top places where retirement dollars go the furthest, according to a study by personal finance company SmartAsset.
Henderson ranked 19th on a list of 30 cities where retirees can get their money’s worth.
Cities were ranked based on the value of mean retirement income after accounting for taxes and cost of living.
The average source of income for retirement in Henderson is $32,566. Considering a tax rate of 19 per cent and a cost of living compared to an average of 100 per cent, the cost of that source of income for retirement is still $26,505, according to the study.
The most productive places to generate retirement income were Palm Bay, Florida, Poinciana, Florida, and Evanston, Illinois.
Brian Ramos
The entire Las Vegas Valley celebrated Independence Day with the 29th Annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, the largest and most colorful 4th of July parade in Southern Nevada. July 4, 2023. Brian Ramos
June 19: A look at the most patriotic states in America
A comparison of U. S. states A U. S. survey found that Nevada ranks 34th among the most patriotic, according to private finance website WalletHub.
The comparison lays out thirteen key signs of patriotism, adding up the number of military enlistees and veterans, the consistent percentage of other people who voted in the 2020 presidential election, and the number of AmeriCorps volunteers per capita.
While Nevada ranked high in military engagement at No. 13, it was No. 45 in civic engagement.
The most patriotic states were Virginia, Montana, and Alaska. The least patriotic were Arkansas, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
June 20: America’s Best and Worst Run Cities
Taking note of the demanding conditions of running a city, whether it’s demanding economic situations or crime, private finance WalletHub set out to identify the best-run municipalities in the United States.
The site focused on the operating efficiencies of 149 of the largest U.S. cities.
“In other words, we can tell how well the municipal government manages and spends the public budget by comparing the quality that citizens get with the city’s overall budget,” the study says.
WalletHub constructed a “quality of services” score made up of 36 metrics grouped into six service categories, which were measured against the city’s per-capita budget.
Las Vegas ranked 65th on the list, while Reno ranked 53rd. Other cities in Nevada have not been included.
The best-run city, Nampa, Idaho. La city at the bottom of the list, San Francisco.
June 26: The Best and Worst States for Summer Road Trips
Nevada ranked 16th in a ranking of the most productive states as highway destinations, according to private finance online site WalletHub.
The site compared the states based on 32 key metrics to find the most fun, scenic and wallet-friendly road-trip destinations. The data set ranged from the number of attractions to road conditions to costs.
Nevada ranked No. 8 for activities. It ranked lower for costs (31) and safety (33).
The states where road trips took place were Texas, New York and North Carolina. The worst were Rhode Island, Delaware and Connecticut.
June 27: The Best Places for 4th of July Celebrations
Las Vegas is one of the most productive places to celebrate this year’s 4th of July holiday, according to a study by private finance site WalletHub.
To find the best and cheapest places to celebrate the holiday, WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities based on how well they balance holiday cost and fun.
The data set of 18 key signals ranged from average beer and wine to fireworks durations and weather forecasts.
Las Vegas ranked fourth overall and first in affordability. Reno ranked No. 36, North Las Vegas No. 68 and Henderson.
The best places to celebrate the holiday were Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. The worst cities were Birmingham, Ala., Winston-Salem, N.C., and Durham, N.C.
June 28: America’s Most Independent States
Nevada ranked 21st in the ranking of the most self-sufficient states in the United States.
To find out where Americans are most self-reliant, WalletHub’s private finance compares the states of five addiction resources: customer finances, government, the labor market, foreign trade, and private vices.
The categories were divided into 39 key signs of independence according to which states are the most autonomous.
The most independent states were Utah, Colorado and Florida. The least independent were Louisiana, Mississippi and Kentucky.