Ohio and West Virginia rank poorly in innovation, trailing in STEM jobs and education, per WalletHub.

Ohio ranks 42nd and West Virginia 49th in innovation, according to WalletHub's latest report. These states lag in STEM job demand and education performance. Top innovators include the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, California, Colorado, and Washington state. The report suggests that better policy and investment in STEM could improve these states' rankings and attract more talent.