Louisiana ranks last in U.S. News and World Report state rankings

Louisiana has ranked last in the U.S. News and World Report state rankings. The rankings encompass various metrics of quality of life, including population health, women’s health outcomes, economic opportunity, and social determinants of health such as housing, healthcare, and education.

Local commentary suggests that because the state has maintained such poor rankings for four consecutive years, state officials should face severe consequences for the lack of progress in these critical areas.