Poorest: The five states with the lowest GDP per capita are Mississippi, West Virginia, Arkansas, Alabama, and South Carolina

Least educated: The five states with the lowest rated public schools are Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Alabama

Fewest well-paying jobs: The five states with the lowest median income are Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Nevada

Most health problems: The five states with the lowest overall health are West Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Alabama, and Arkansas

Most dependence on welfare programs: The five states with the highest rate of SNAP use are New Mexico, Louisiana, West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Oregon

With few exceptions, these lists are dominated by red states.

In regard to education: "About a third (34%) of those with a college degree or more education identify as Democrats, compared with 24% who identify as Republicans" https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2015/04/07/a-deep-dive-into-party-affiliation/