Illinois ranks last in Midwest for social mobility, 40th in U.S.
National social mobility rankings place Illinois at 40th – the worst rank in the Midwest.
Nationwide ranking
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25
50
2nd
2nd
20th
20th
9th
9th
8th
8th
7th
7th
22nd
22nd
30th
30th
40th
40th
12th
12th
14th
14th
32nd
32nd
21st
21st