Nationally, divorce rates have decreased, but Louisiana is an outlier with one of the highest divorce rates in the country.
According to the Census Bureau, the divorce rate dropped by 28% between 2012 and 2022.
However, in Louisiana, the trend is different, with the state experiencing a high divorce rate despite the national decline.
The state you live in could factor into your long-term happiness.
Possible factors contributing to Louisiana's high divorce rate include high STI rates and a "sex recession".
Author's summary: Louisiana defies national trend with high divorce rates.