The 10 safest states in the US — and the 10 least safe
WalletHub released a report ranking all 50 U.S. states based on 52 safety indicators, including financial, workplace, and emergency preparedness metrics. Vermont and Massachusetts were ranked as the safest, while Mississippi and Louisiana ranked lowest.
Why it matters
Understanding state-level safety metrics provides residents and policymakers with data on regional risks and quality of life factors.
Maine ranked as one of the safest US states to live in. : Dukas/Universal Images Group via Getty Images WalletHub released a report ranking the safest states in the US. States were ranked based on 52 safety indicators, including work safety and emergency preparedness. Vermont and Massachusetts scored the highest. Mississippi and Louisiana scored the lowest. Safe to say , safety comes in many forms beyond crime. The ability to prepare well for an emergency situation is a form of security, as is the number of emergency responders available nearby. One's financial well-being amid fear of job loss and inflation is also relative to one's sense of safety. A report released by the personal finance website WalletHub on Monday evaluated all 50 US states, ranking them from the most to least safe.
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