2. Louisiana
Heavenly beignets, deep-fried with a generous topping of powdered sugar. An oyster po’ boy dressed with lots of mayo. Crawfish étouffée with buttery sauce, and rich bananas Foster for dessert. Okay, those are some of the good things about Louisiana’s quality of life. But they also explain why this is America’s fattest state. It is also among the most dangerous, with the nation’s highest murder rate.
2017 Quality of Life score: 87 out of 300 points
Weaknesses: Health, crime
Strength: Attractions
