Vermont is the safest state in the U.S., according to a new report from WalletHub for the second consecutive year.

WalletHub compared how all 50 states keep their residents safe, analyzing a list of factors including crime, financial safety, climate disasters and more.

Just like in 2024, four out of five of the safest states based on WalletHub’s 2025 report are in New England:

Vermont (1)

Massachusetts (2)

New Hampshire (3)

Maine (4)

Utah (5)

WalletHub said Vermont topped the list for a number of reasons. The state ranked No. 1 for financial safety and road safety. For this reason, 75% of parents say they believe they live in a safe neighborhood.

Vermont has a low crime rate, one of the lowest unemployment rates, one of the best job growth rates and safe roads, the report said

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