 Connecticut is ranked the 10th healthiest state to raise a child. The Canadian online prescription referral firm Universal Drugstore based the rankings on factors including childhood obesity, youth sports participation, water served containing contaminants, and youth e-cigarette use. Vermont ranks as the healthiest state for children and New Hampshire second. WGCA True Center Time 714. We'll check sports next. Progressive knows when you own a boat, life on land is a tough sell.