Ranking America's Best States for Disabled Veterans

Illinois is shining brightly on the national stage, earning the 9th spot among the best states for disabled veterans in SmileHub ’s 2025 ranking. And that’s a reason to celebrate! The study evaluated all 50 states using a mix of 22 metrics across three major categories: Health & Rehabilitation Access, Infrastructure & Community Support, and Economic Stability & Long-Term Security.

Illinois’ Strengths in the 2025 Ranking

Let’s break down how Illinois earned a top ten ranking and what that means for veterans across the state. Illinois had a particularly strong score in Economic Stability & Long-Term Security, ranking 4th in the nation. Illinois ranked in the top half of the country (20 th ) in the Health & Rehabilitation Access cat

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