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Washington and Utah are the states with the best economies in 2024, while many in the South are struggling

June 3, 20240
Seattle.

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Economic activity rank: 1

Economic health rank: 15

Innovation potential rank: 2

2. Utah
Boston.

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Economic activity rank: 11

Economic health rank: 43

Innovation potential rank: 1

4. Texas
San Diego.

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Economic activity rank: 3

Economic health rank: 49

Innovation potential rank: 3

46. Louisiana
Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Economic activity rank: 40

Economic health rank: 38

Innovation potential rank: 47

48. West Virginia
Honolulu.

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Economic activity rank: 49

Economic health rank: 32

Innovation potential rank: 50

50. Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi.

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Economic activity rank: 48

Economic health rank: 50

Innovation potential rank: 45