Why Louisiana ranks as the worst state in America according to U.S. News & World Report...... DAMN cajun kinfolk

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In the U.S., the quality of life can vary from state to state, with some states excelling in healthcare and education, while others fall behind.

Count Louisiana on the list of those falling behind, according to a study by U.S. News & World Report.

Some states may stand out when it comes to economy and infrastructure, or may offer fiscal stability and opportunity to its residents.

However, other states may miss the mark on the proper conditions that make for sufficient quality of life.

Louisiana ranked number 50 as the worst state overall by U.S. News & World Report​

Louisiana came in last at number 50 as the worst state on U.S. News & World Report's ranking of the best states overall for 2025.

In breaking down Louisiana's overall rank, the state also ranked poorly in a number of categories, which include:

• Crime & Corrections: 50
• Economy: 50
• Education: 46
• Fiscal Stability: 46
• Health Care: 44
• Infrastructure: 48
• Natural Environment: 49
• Opportunity: 46

In Louisiana, the estimated GDP is $327.8 billion and the median income is approximately $39,494. The state has a population of 4,597,740, 34.5% of which are college educated, according to U.S. News & World Report.

To rank the best states for 2025, U.S. News & World Report assessed the performance of the 50 states using 71 metrics and eight categories, with the rankings' data showing how well states serve their residents in a variety of ways.

Best and worst states overall according to U.S. News & World Report​

An aerial view of the Mississippi River in New Orleans is shown Thursday, July 11, 2019

1. Utah
2. New Hampshire
3. Idaho
4. Minnesota
5. Nebraska
6. Florida
7. Vermont
8. South Dakota
9. Massachusetts
10. Washington
11. Colorado
12. North Dakota
13. North Carolina
14. Iowa
15. Connecticut
16. Virginia
17. Wisconsin
18. Delaware
19. New Jersey
20. Maryland
21. Georgia
22. New York
23. Wyoming
24. Rhode Island
25. Kansas
26. Montana
27. Maine
28. Hawaii
29. Texas
30. Arizona
31. Missouri
32. Tennessee
33. Indiana
34. Nevada
35. Oregon
36. Illinois
37. California
38. Ohio
39. Kentucky
40. South Carolina
41. Pennsylvania
42. Oklahoma
43. Michigan
44. Arkansas
45. Alabama
46. West Virginia
47. New Mexico
48. Mississippi
49. Alaska
50. Louisiana

Why Louisiana ranks as the worst state in America according to U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has released a ranking of the best states overall, and Louisiana came as the worst state. Here's why it ranks so poorly.

www.shreveporttimes.com

 

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Louisiana: #50 in overall rankings

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/louisiana

 

[robfmnola]

Ain't that bitch.

 

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Overview of Louisiana​

Area52,375 SQ. MI.GDP$327.8 Billion
College Educated34.5%Population4,597,740
CapitalBaton RougeMedian Income$39,494

Rankings Scorecard​

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  Crime & Corrections
  #50
  
  
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  Economy
  #50
  
  
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  Education
  #46
  
  
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  Fiscal Stability
  #46
  
  
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  Health Care
  #44
  
  
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  Infrastructure
  #48
  
  
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  Natural Environment
  #49
  
  
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  Opportunity
  #46

Louisiana was named in honor of King Louis XIV. The French sold the region to President Thomas Jefferson in 1803. The Louisiana Purchase – 828,000 square miles at a cost of less than 3 cents per acre – doubled the size of the country.

Ain't that bitch.

It seems like their government is shitting on it..... and cacs run it..... and they're shitting on their own too...


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[mcguyver]

MAGA fo life

 

[Duece]

Sadly this ain't nothing new

It's always been us or Mississippi.

and it's also why we are seeing an outmigration of people to other states

It used to be brain drain but now it's extending to tradesmen/women and low wage workers who are trying to give themselves a chance.