The Brief

Safety is paramount no matter what region of the country you live in.

And knowing that you’re in a place where you feel protected offers peace of mind.

To take a closer look at how all 50 states rank in terms of safety, WalletHub released a new report evaluating them across five categories: personal and residential safety, financial safety, road safety, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness.

Categories for the report range from assaults per capita to monetary losses from climate disasters per resident, and economic conditions, including unemployment.

Top safest states in America

Why you should care:

WalletHub assessed the five subgroups using 52 metrics, with each one graded on a scale of 100, with a perfect score representing the state with the highest safe

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