STUDY: Virginia barely a top 20 state to raise a family Ian Price January 8, 2020 1 minute read Virginia just barely slid into the top 20 on a new survey on the best and worst states to raise a family. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Find full results for the Wallethub “Best & Worst States to Raise a Family” study by clicking HERE Share: Post navigation Previous: JMU gears up for FCS title gameNext: Roanoke City, Virginia Career Works team up to help those laid off from jobs Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026