NH Named Top State to Raise Children

For the fourth year in a row, the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count survey dubbed New Hampshire as the best state to raise children.

Among the reasons cited in the survey report, the Granite State's low percentage of teen pregnancy, children living in poverty and high school dropout rate are among the reasons New Hampshire has been named the top place best place to raise a kid.

We're curious what reasons Bedford residents see as benefits to raising a young one in NH.

Is it the schools? The low crime rate? Perhaps it's the state's suburban nature? Tell us what you think in the comment section below.