Relocation for Single Mom

Im looking for a blue state with affordable cost of living, community, work and advancement opportunities as well as good schools. Is there such a thing anymore? I'm currently in Oregon and am not terribly impressed with the West Coast in general anymore. Oregon is facing a doctor shortage and access to quality medical care is noticeably bad. Schools are not very good and I'm not currently in an income bracket here to afford private school...thats what I did before relocating from Alaska. Scenic natural beauty is a huge plus for me.