(Undated) -- A new analysis on the best states in which to raise a family ranks Oregon 35th. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 40 key indicators of family-friendliness. Oregon is ranked 38th in the category of education & child care, 28th in family fun, 26th in health & safety, and 35th in affordability. North Dakota tops the list of best states in which to raise a family, and New Mexico ranks dead last.