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Louisiana ranks 8th best in the nation for hospital care with a 3.76 out of 5 CMS rating. Six Louisiana hospitals earned a perfect 5-star score in a new iFax study.

Louisiana ranks as the most expensive state to drive in America, with gas and insurance consuming 8.59% of median household income, according to a new MoneyGeek study.

A new WalletHub study ranks Louisiana as the most stressed state in the U.S., citing high poverty rates, health issues and economic challenges.

Louisiana is seeing some of the highest flu activity in the U.S., with doctors warning cases will continue rising into the new year.

Louisiana ranks third in U.S. physical inactivity, with high obesity and low activity levels, according to a new NiceRx health report.

WalletHub’s 2025 Happiest States report ranks Louisiana 49th overall, with low scores in safety, work environment, and emotional well-being

U.S. News & World Report has ranked the top high schools in Louisiana. See which schools made the top 10 in 2025.

Louisiana ranks near last in WalletHub’s 2025 livability report, struggling in poverty and health but shining in food and friendliness.

As the school year rolls in, Louisiana parents are weighing their options for their kids' futures. The latest rankings might just surprise you.

Recent stats tell a surprising story about crime in Louisiana — some cities are shining examples of safety amid challenges. Let’s take a closer look.

According to a study done by researchers at Kevin McManus Law, Louisiana ranks as the second-most dangerous state, WalletHub has similar results for the Bayou State.

Sadly, this comes as a shock to virtually no one.

Generally speaking, most people feel safe in Louisiana. However, statistics show otherwise.

Several factors led to this dubious ranking for Louisiana.

Sadly, Louisiana has made the wrong end of another list. We didn't even have Mississippi to prevent us from scraping the bottom.

According to recent data from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Louisiana ranks first in the country for the number of cases of chlamydia.

There is a new report out that ranks 2023's Safest States in America and sadly, Louisiana ranks at the absolute bottom of the list.

It looks like Louisiana is on the wrong end of another list. This time it's WalletHub's "States with the Highest & Lowest Credit Scores in 2023" and the Bayou State comes in almost at the bottom.

Researchers looked at three specific factors: emotional and physical, well-being, work environment, and community and environment.

Is Louisiana's latest ranking in U.S. News and World Report's "Best States" survey fair and accurate? Take a look and judge for yourself.