10 States With The Highest Rate of People on Welfare.

 

Today, we've got a deep dive into a topic that has been in the news lately, and many of you have been curious about it. Welfare! Welfare is an essential safety net for many individuals and families in the United States. Some people think it is a waste of money and it is just a bunch of people to lazy to work. That does happen, but not nearly as much as you are led to believe. Anything that involves money and humans has waste, fraud, and abuse. That is just what happens. It is estimated between 11% and 13% of the people on all forms of public assistance don’t need it and are gaming the system or committing outright fraud. In the grand scheme of things, that isn’t a bad rate compared to other government programs. And stop typing! It is an essential program whether you believe it or not. 70% of the US population is 2 or 3 missed paychecks from needing some form of welfare or public assistance. But have you ever wondered which states have the highest percentage of residents on welfare? Well, buckle up because today, we're counting down the top 10 states with the highest welfare rate. Whether it's to better understand the socio-economic factors or just to gain some smarts, stick around as we unravel these states one by one!"