Best- and worst-run cities in Louisiana

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- WalletHub rank: #114 of 149
- Quality of city services rank: 136
- Financial stability rank: 125
- Education rank: 142
- Health rank: 110
- Safety rank: 137
- Economy rank: 133
- Infrastructure and pollution rank: 24

#3. New Orleans
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- WalletHub rank: #101 of 149
- Quality of city services rank: 146
- Financial stability rank: 143
- Education rank: 84
- Health rank: 133
- Safety rank: 127
- Economy rank: 140
- Infrastructure and pollution rank: 101

#2. Shreveport
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- WalletHub rank: #18 of 149
- Quality of city services rank: 135
- Financial stability rank: 44
- Education rank: 108
- Health rank: 129
- Safety rank: 145
- Economy rank: 135
- Infrastructure and pollution rank: 135

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 19 states.

#1. Baton Rouge
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