Wisconsin city one of the top cities for veterans, data reveals – FOX6 News Milwaukee

Wisconsin city one of the top cities for veterans, data reveals  FOX6 News Milwaukee

A new study ranks this Wisconsin city as one of the best U.S. cities for veterans. President Donald Trump awards the Medal of Honor to three veterans at the White House. MADISON, Wis. – More than 32,000 veterans are experiencing homelessness, while a separate report found more than 26,000 veterans are facing higher monthly mortgage payments after the elimination of a VA loan assistance program. Nearly 17.2 million veterans call the United States home, according to the Veterans Association, but finding affordable housing, employment and quality health care can be challenging for those transitioning from military to civilian life. New data recently identified the U.S. cities offering veterans the strongest opportunities to build their lives after service, considering factors ranging from job prospects and income growth to housing affordability and access to health care.

Personal finance website WalletHub evaluated the 100 most populated U.S. cities across 19 measures in four categories: employment, economy, quality of life and health. The analysis considered factors including the availability of jobs that match military skills, median income for veterans, veteran unemployment rates, homelessness and access to Veterans Affairs health facilities. Madison, Wisconsin, finished ranked second, with veterans seeing average annual median income growth of about 8%, the sixth-highest percentage in the country. The city also had one of the lowest veteran homelessness rates, with