Why is Louisiana ranked the worst state on U.S. News & World Report's list of all 50 states?
U.S. News & World Report has released a list of the "Best States for 2025," in which all 50 states are ranked.
This ranking assesses U.S. states across eight categories, including healthcare, education, natural environment, opportunity, economy, crime and corrections, infrastructure, as well as fiscal stability.
Among the top 10 best states in the U.S., three each were located in the West, Midwest and Northeast, with only one Southern state making the top 10.
On U.S. News & World Report's ranking of the "Best States for 2025," Louisiana came in last at number 50.
When breaking down Louisiana's overall ranking, the state also came in last at number 50 in the crime and corrections, as well as economy, categories. Meanwhile, Louisiana's highest category rank was health care at number 44.
Additionally, Louisiana ranked number 46 in education, 46 in fiscal stability, 48 in infrastructure, 49 in natural environment and 46 in opportunity.
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Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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