Louisiana has Climbed Seven Spots in Rankings for “Best States for Military Retirees”

Baton Rouge, LA-Today, Governor Landry announced that Louisiana has climbed seven spots in WalletHub's 2026 'Best States for Military Retirees' rankings, rising from No. 26 in 2025 to No. 19 this year. The jump places Louisiana among the nation's most improved states for military retirees, driven by strong performance in affordability, quality of life (ranked No. 14 nationally), veteran community …