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Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
77.9
#6
Crime and Law Enforcement
24.6
#2
Firearms and Violence
20.1
#9
Safety & Social Equity
8.0
#11
Transportation Safety
7.0
#14
Welfare and Personal Security
18.3
#27
| 1. | Massachusetts | 80.4 | |
| 2. | New Jersey | 79.4 | |
| 3. | New Hampshire | 78.8 | |
| 4. | Rhode Island | 78.1 | |
| 5. | Connecticut | 77.9 | |
| 6. | Maine | 77.9 | |
| 7. | Idaho | 77.5 | |
| 8. | Iowa | 77.3 | |
| 9. | Minnesota | 77.3 | |
| 10. | Nebraska | 77.1 | |
| 11. | Vermont | 76.4 | |
| 12. | New York | 75.9 | |
| 13. | Wisconsin | 75.5 | |
| 14. | Hawaii | 75.1 | |
| 15. | Utah | 74.6 | |
| 16. | North Dakota | 74.2 | |
| 17. | Virginia | 73.9 | |
| 18. | South Dakota | 72.4 | |
| 19. | Wyoming | 71.9 | |
| 20. | Kansas | 71.0 | |
| 21. | West Virginia | 70.3 | |
| 22. | Indiana | 69.5 | |
| 23. | Michigan | 69.3 | |
| 24. | Washington | 68.9 | |
| 25. | Maryland | 68.9 | |
| 26. | Ohio | 68.5 | |
| 27. | Texas | 68.4 | |
| 28. | Kentucky | 68.4 | |
| 29. | California | 68.0 | |
| 30. | Pennsylvania | 67.3 | |
| 31. | Illinois | 66.5 | |
| 32. | North Carolina | 66.3 | |
| 33. | Oregon | 65.6 | |
| 34. | Oklahoma | 65.6 | |
| 35. | Florida | 65.3 | |
| 36. | Montana | 64.2 | |
| 37. | Arizona | 63.3 | |
| 38. | Georgia | 62.2 | |
| 39. | Alabama | 61.4 | |
| 40. | Colorado | 61.1 | |
| 41. | Arkansas | 60.4 | |
| 42. | Delaware | 59.4 | |
| 43. | Missouri | 59.3 | |
| 44. | South Carolina | 59.1 | |
| 45. | Mississippi | 58.3 | |
| 46. | Nevada | 58.2 | |
| 47. | Tennessee | 58.0 | |
| 48. | New Mexico | 55.4 | |
| 49. | Alaska | 55.1 | |
| 50. | Louisiana | 51.4 |
Safety is a pivotal aspect of our lives, influencing not only our individual and familial peace of mind but also our decisions on where we choose to live, work, and raise our families. In the United States, the levels of safety differ significantly from state to state, influenced by a range of factors encompassing personal and residential safety, financial safety, road safety, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness. Though, as a country, the United States ranks 128 out of 163 countries as per the Global Peace Index, this nationwide figure disguises the range of safety levels within the constituent states. By analyzing a host of safety indicators, such as law enforcement strength, rates of DUIs, unemployment rates, assault rates, and the number of mass shootings, among others, it is possible to discern the safety landscape across the states and derive a safety score between 0 to 100 for each state, where 100 represents the highest level of safety.
Taking a proud lead on the list is Massachusetts, scoring an impressive 80.4 on the Safety Index. Ranking second is New Jersey, with a Safety Index Score of 79.4. New Hampshire clinches the third spot with a Safety Index Score of 78.8. Its low crime rates and robust emergency preparedness plans contribute towards its high score. Following closely, Rhode Island and Connecticut both score above 77.9 on the Safety Index, placing them at the fourth and fifth ranks respectively. These states excel in maintaining a safe environment for their residents through their safety policies and implementations. Coming at sixth is Maine, matching Connecticut's score of 77.9. Known for its serene, low-populated towns, Maine has consistently ranked high in safety. In the seventh spot, Idaho bears a rating of 77.5. Despite its relative geographical isolation, Idaho has been successful in maintaining a safe and secure environment for its inhabitants. Iowa and Minnesota share the eighth spot with identical scores of 77.3. Both these states have demonstrated their ability to provide safety across various aspects from road quality to emergency preparedness. Rounding off the list is Nebraska with a score of 77.1. This heartland state embodies safety with its low crime rates and high-quality road safety.
10 Safest States
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
61.4
#39
Crime and Law Enforcement
16.8
#37
Firearms and Violence
11.3
#48
Safety & Social Equity
8.2
#9
Transportation Safety
7.2
#5
Welfare and Personal Security
18.1
#29
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
55.1
#49
Crime and Law Enforcement
11.8
#50
Firearms and Violence
14.5
#42
Safety & Social Equity
6.9
#43
Transportation Safety
5.9
#44
Welfare and Personal Security
16.0
#42
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
63.3
#37
Crime and Law Enforcement
15.9
#42
Firearms and Violence
17.8
#26
Safety & Social Equity
6.9
#42
Transportation Safety
6.2
#37
Welfare and Personal Security
16.5
#39
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
60.4
#41
Crime and Law Enforcement
12.6
#47
Firearms and Violence
14.1
#43
Safety & Social Equity
7.8
#18
Transportation Safety
6.6
#26
Welfare and Personal Security
19.3
#15
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
68.0
#29
Crime and Law Enforcement
16.3
#39
Firearms and Violence
20.8
#8
Safety & Social Equity
6.9
#40
Transportation Safety
7.1
#12
Welfare and Personal Security
17.0
#35
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
61.1
#40
Crime and Law Enforcement
17.5
#35
Firearms and Violence
17.4
#29
Safety & Social Equity
6.8
#44
Transportation Safety
5.4
#48
Welfare and Personal Security
13.9
#48
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
77.9
#5
Crime and Law Enforcement
22.7
#6
Firearms and Violence
22.3
#6
Safety & Social Equity
8.1
#10
Transportation Safety
6.9
#19
Welfare and Personal Security
18.0
#30
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
59.4
#42
Crime and Law Enforcement
16.1
#41
Firearms and Violence
15.8
#36
Safety & Social Equity
7.6
#23
Transportation Safety
7.3
#4
Welfare and Personal Security
12.6
#49
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
65.3
#35
Crime and Law Enforcement
19.4
#23
Firearms and Violence
18.5
#20
Safety & Social Equity
6.6
#46
Transportation Safety
5.7
#45
Welfare and Personal Security
15.2
#47
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
62.2
#38
Crime and Law Enforcement
16.2
#40
Firearms and Violence
15.0
#40
Safety & Social Equity
7.7
#19
Transportation Safety
7.6
#2
Welfare and Personal Security
15.7
#43
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
75.1
#14
Crime and Law Enforcement
18.9
#26
Firearms and Violence
24.4
#1
Safety & Social Equity
7.6
#20
Transportation Safety
4.8
#50
Welfare and Personal Security
19.3
#17
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
77.5
#7
Crime and Law Enforcement
22.3
#9
Firearms and Violence
18.5
#19
Safety & Social Equity
7.6
#21
Transportation Safety
6.1
#39
Welfare and Personal Security
23.0
#1
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
66.5
#31
Crime and Law Enforcement
19.1
#25
Firearms and Violence
15.3
#37
Safety & Social Equity
7.3
#34
Transportation Safety
6.6
#29
Welfare and Personal Security
18.2
#28
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
69.5
#22
Crime and Law Enforcement
20.0
#19
Firearms and Violence
16.6
#34
Safety & Social Equity
7.3
#33
Transportation Safety
7.0
#16
Welfare and Personal Security
18.7
#21
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
77.3
#8
Crime and Law Enforcement
21.2
#12
Firearms and Violence
19.9
#15
Safety & Social Equity
8.7
#1
Transportation Safety
5.3
#49
Welfare and Personal Security
22.3
#3
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
71.0
#20
Crime and Law Enforcement
18.1
#29
Firearms and Violence
17.5
#28
Safety & Social Equity
7.9
#14
Transportation Safety
7.1
#10
Welfare and Personal Security
20.4
#8
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
68.4
#28
Crime and Law Enforcement
19.8
#20
Firearms and Violence
15.2
#38
Safety & Social Equity
7.5
#28
Transportation Safety
6.6
#27
Welfare and Personal Security
19.3
#16
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
51.4
#50
Crime and Law Enforcement
14.1
#46
Firearms and Violence
7.8
#49
Safety & Social Equity
8.3
#6
Transportation Safety
6.0
#42
Welfare and Personal Security
15.2
#46
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
77.9
#6
Crime and Law Enforcement
24.6
#2
Firearms and Violence
20.1
#9
Safety & Social Equity
8.0
#11
Transportation Safety
7.0
#14
Welfare and Personal Security
18.3
#27
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
68.9
#25
Crime and Law Enforcement
17.6
#33
Firearms and Violence
20.0
#13
Safety & Social Equity
8.4
#4
Transportation Safety
7.5
#3
Welfare and Personal Security
15.4
#45
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
80.4
#1
Crime and Law Enforcement
22.6
#7
Firearms and Violence
24.2
#2
Safety & Social Equity
7.9
#13
Transportation Safety
7.1
#9
Welfare and Personal Security
18.5
#24
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
69.3
#23
Crime and Law Enforcement
18.7
#28
Firearms and Violence
17.6
#27
Safety & Social Equity
7.3
#31
Transportation Safety
7.0
#15
Welfare and Personal Security
18.6
#23
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
77.3
#9
Crime and Law Enforcement
22.2
#11
Firearms and Violence
20.0
#12
Safety & Social Equity
8.3
#5
Transportation Safety
6.7
#22
Welfare and Personal Security
20.2
#9
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
58.3
#45
Crime and Law Enforcement
15.6
#43
Firearms and Violence
7.4
#50
Safety & Social Equity
8.3
#7
Transportation Safety
7.1
#6
Welfare and Personal Security
19.8
#10
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
59.3
#43
Crime and Law Enforcement
14.3
#45
Firearms and Violence
13.3
#47
Safety & Social Equity
7.1
#37
Transportation Safety
6.6
#30
Welfare and Personal Security
17.9
#32
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
64.2
#36
Crime and Law Enforcement
17.9
#31
Firearms and Violence
14.8
#41
Safety & Social Equity
6.5
#48
Transportation Safety
6.5
#31
Welfare and Personal Security
18.5
#25
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
77.1
#10
Crime and Law Enforcement
20.0
#18
Firearms and Violence
19.8
#16
Safety & Social Equity
8.0
#12
Transportation Safety
7.1
#8
Welfare and Personal Security
22.2
#4
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
58.2
#46
Crime and Law Enforcement
15.2
#44
Firearms and Violence
16.8
#32
Safety & Social Equity
7.3
#32
Transportation Safety
6.6
#28
Welfare and Personal Security
12.4
#50
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
78.8
#3
Crime and Law Enforcement
24.6
#1
Firearms and Violence
21.8
#7
Safety & Social Equity
7.5
#25
Transportation Safety
5.5
#46
Welfare and Personal Security
19.5
#14
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
79.4
#2
Crime and Law Enforcement
22.8
#5
Firearms and Violence
22.9
#4
Safety & Social Equity
7.5
#24
Transportation Safety
6.7
#23
Welfare and Personal Security
19.5
#13
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
55.4
#48
Crime and Law Enforcement
12.3
#49
Firearms and Violence
13.8
#44
Safety & Social Equity
6.6
#47
Transportation Safety
6.2
#38
Welfare and Personal Security
16.6
#37
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
75.9
#12
Crime and Law Enforcement
20.5
#15
Firearms and Violence
22.6
#5
Safety & Social Equity
6.9
#39
Transportation Safety
6.9
#20
Welfare and Personal Security
19.0
#18
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
66.3
#32
Crime and Law Enforcement
17.7
#32
Firearms and Violence
16.8
#31
Safety & Social Equity
7.5
#27
Transportation Safety
7.1
#11
Welfare and Personal Security
17.2
#34
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
74.2
#16
Crime and Law Enforcement
20.3
#17
Firearms and Violence
18.8
#17
Safety & Social Equity
7.4
#29
Transportation Safety
6.2
#36
Welfare and Personal Security
21.5
#5
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
68.5
#26
Crime and Law Enforcement
20.9
#13
Firearms and Violence
17.1
#30
Safety & Social Equity
7.0
#38
Transportation Safety
6.1
#41
Welfare and Personal Security
17.5
#33
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
65.6
#34
Crime and Law Enforcement
16.9
#36
Firearms and Violence
15.8
#35
Safety & Social Equity
7.9
#15
Transportation Safety
6.2
#34
Welfare and Personal Security
18.7
#22
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
65.6
#33
Crime and Law Enforcement
17.5
#34
Firearms and Violence
18.3
#22
Safety & Social Equity
6.9
#41
Transportation Safety
6.4
#32
Welfare and Personal Security
16.4
#40
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
67.3
#30
Crime and Law Enforcement
19.3
#24
Firearms and Violence
17.8
#25
Safety & Social Equity
7.5
#26
Transportation Safety
6.2
#35
Welfare and Personal Security
16.5
#38
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
78.1
#4
Crime and Law Enforcement
22.4
#8
Firearms and Violence
23.4
#3
Safety & Social Equity
8.4
#2
Transportation Safety
5.4
#47
Welfare and Personal Security
18.4
#26
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
59.1
#44
Crime and Law Enforcement
16.5
#38
Firearms and Violence
13.6
#46
Safety & Social Equity
7.4
#30
Transportation Safety
6.0
#43
Welfare and Personal Security
15.7
#44
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
72.4
#18
Crime and Law Enforcement
17.9
#30
Firearms and Violence
18.4
#21
Safety & Social Equity
7.6
#22
Transportation Safety
6.1
#40
Welfare and Personal Security
22.4
#2
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
58.0
#47
Crime and Law Enforcement
12.6
#48
Firearms and Violence
13.7
#45
Safety & Social Equity
7.3
#35
Transportation Safety
7.7
#1
Welfare and Personal Security
16.6
#36
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
68.4
#27
Crime and Law Enforcement
18.8
#27
Firearms and Violence
18.1
#23
Safety & Social Equity
6.7
#45
Transportation Safety
7.0
#17
Welfare and Personal Security
17.9
#31
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
74.6
#15
Crime and Law Enforcement
19.4
#21
Firearms and Violence
20.1
#10
Safety & Social Equity
8.4
#3
Transportation Safety
7.0
#13
Welfare and Personal Security
19.8
#11
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
76.4
#11
Crime and Law Enforcement
23.3
#3
Firearms and Violence
19.9
#14
Safety & Social Equity
7.1
#36
Transportation Safety
6.3
#33
Welfare and Personal Security
19.8
#12
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
73.9
#17
Crime and Law Enforcement
22.3
#10
Firearms and Violence
18.0
#24
Safety & Social Equity
7.8
#16
Transportation Safety
6.8
#21
Welfare and Personal Security
19.0
#19
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
68.9
#24
Crime and Law Enforcement
19.4
#22
Firearms and Violence
20.1
#11
Safety & Social Equity
6.4
#49
Transportation Safety
7.0
#18
Welfare and Personal Security
16.0
#41
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
70.3
#21
Crime and Law Enforcement
20.4
#16
Firearms and Violence
16.6
#33
Safety & Social Equity
7.8
#17
Transportation Safety
6.6
#25
Welfare and Personal Security
18.8
#20
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
75.5
#13
Crime and Law Enforcement
20.8
#14
Firearms and Violence
18.7
#18
Safety & Social Equity
8.2
#8
Transportation Safety
7.1
#7
Welfare and Personal Security
20.8
#7
Metric
Value
Rank
Total Score
71.9
#19
Crime and Law Enforcement
22.9
#4
Firearms and Violence
15.0
#39
Safety & Social Equity
6.3
#50
Transportation Safety
6.7
#24
Welfare and Personal Security
21.0
#6
