Western & Southern Financial Group examined those metrics and others to rank all 50 states based on where retirees have the best and worst readiness for retirement. Residents over the age of 65 in those states also have high median incomes — over $96,000. Related: Here Are the Best and Worst States for Retirement in 2025, According to a New ReportAmericans living in West Virginia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee and Arizona may fare the worst in retirement, according to the research. In West Virginia and Arkansas, residents over the age of 65 have median incomes under $58,000. Related: These Are the States Where $1 Million in Retirement Savings Lasts the Longest (and Where You'll Be Broke in No Time)Check out Western & Southern Financial Group's full ranking of Americans' retirement readiness by state below:Image Credit: Courtesy of Western & Southern Financial Group