Business See why Louisiana ranks last on ‘U.S. News’ list of best states By David Jacobs - May 2, 2023 Aerial image of downtown Baton Rouge by the Mississippi River. (File photo) FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint Louisiana takes its familiar place at the bottom of a “good” list, ranking 50th in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of “best” states released today. Already an INSIDER? Sign in.