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Best Fiscal Health in Louisiana

4 cities ranked · Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Top Cities in Louisiana

  1. #1
    B

    Baton Rouge

    Best Fiscal Health score 75 · MoveScore 76

  2. #2
    F

    Shreveport

    Best Fiscal Health score 67 · MoveScore 47

  3. #3
    D

    New Orleans

    Best Fiscal Health score 52 · MoveScore 55

  4. #4
    C

    Lafayette

    Best Fiscal Health score 44 · MoveScore 66

Other Louisiana Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Louisiana

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Safety in Louisiana

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Best for Water Quality in Louisiana

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Louisiana

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Louisiana

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best for Hospital Care in Louisiana

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Louisiana ranks highest for best fiscal health?

Baton Rouge, LA ranks #1 in Louisiana for best fiscal health with a sub-score of 75/100 (MoveScore 76, grade B).

How many cities in Louisiana are compared?

4 Louisiana cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Louisiana-specific ranking using the spending sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.