All state scores are expressed in standard deviations. Scores greater than zero indicate that the state has a better than average ranking for family values.
Negative scores indicate that the state falls below the national mean.
The complete list from best to worst follows after the U.S. map. The Index is intended as a barometer of the overall social health in each state. Like all aggregated measures it provides a broad picture. Therefore, there are likley to be wide differences within states. Areas with higher quality schools, a predominance of churches, low crime and family values all exist within each state.