(KPEL News) — Three of Louisiana's largest cities rank among the worst places for women to live and work in America, according to WalletHub's comprehensive 2025 analysis of 182 cities nationwide. Get our free mobile appWhat Louisiana Women Need to KnowWalletHub studied 182 cities using 15 different measures, including women's wages, unemployment rates, healthcare access, and safety. Businesswomen Photo courtesy of christina-wocintechchat-com-FPQlXQtjkqU-unsplash loading...Shreveport ranked lowest among Louisiana cities at 179th overall. How Louisiana Compares to Better CitiesThe gap between Louisiana cities and the best performers shows how bad things really are. Healthcare access becomes crucial for having healthy pregnancies, family planning, and staying healthy long-term.