Website ranks Illinois #41 for military retirees

WASHINGTON - In honor of Military Appreciation Month, the website WalletHub has released its report on 2016's Best and Worst States for Military Retirees.

Analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 20 metrics, ranging from job opportunities for veterans to number of Veterans Administrations facilities per number of veterans.

Illinois ranked 41st overall. Alaska is the top state.

Here's a quick snapshot:

Military Retirement in Illinois (1=Best; 25=Avg.)

46^th – Number of Veterans per Capita
26^th – % of Homeless Veterans per Number of Veterans
34^th – Veteran Job Opportunities
45^th – % of Veteran-Owned Businesses
38^th – Number of VA Benefits-Administration Facilities per Number of Veterans
23^rd – Cost-of-Living Index
32^nd – Arts, Leisure & Recreation Establishments per Capita
33^rd – % of Population Aged 40 & Older