10 U.S states with the worst standard of living (+Photos)

8. Louisiana

The life expectancy of an average Louisiana resident is less than 76 years, the 4th lowest in the US. It has many dangerous communities, records 11 murders per 100,000 people, and features among the worst 10% of all OECD regions. The highly productive natural gas industry has exposed the economy of the state to fluctuations in the price of energy. 20% of its population lives below poverty line, 3rd to two other states. It has the highest homicide rate, along with 3rd lowest employment rate and 24th lowest household disposable income per capita, but also the 14th highest voter turnout.