CT Is Officially One of America’s Safest States, Study Says

According to a new study from Wallet Hub, Connecticut has once again landed near the top of the list when it comes to safety, and this time we cracked the Top 5.

WalletHub compared all 50 states using 52 different safety measurements, looking at everything from crime and traffic accidents to financial stability, workplace safety, health coverage and the damage caused by natural disasters. So this isn't simply a list of which states have the fewest criminals running around. They're looking at the bigger picture of how safe and secure life is for residents.

Vermont took the top spot as the safest state in America, followed by Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire. Connecticut came in fifth, which is pretty impressive considering how much we complain about living here. Maybe all those complaints are actually making us safer.

Connecticut performed particularly well when it came to violent crime. The state had the second-lowest assault rate in the country, trailing only Maine. New England also dominated the rankings for workplace safety, health coverage and traffic fatalities.

At the other end of the list, Mississippi was ranked the least safe state in America, followed by Louisiana, Texas, Florida and Arkansas. Mississippi also had the highest rate of fatal vehicle crashes, while Louisiana ranked among the states suffering the biggest financial losses from climate-related disasters.

So there you have it. Connecticut may be expensive, the roads may be a mess and we may spend half our lives complaining about taxes, but according to this study, we're doing something right. If safety is part of the equation, living in the Nutmeg State isn't looking too bad.

Top 5 Safest States

1. Vermont

2. Massachusetts

3. Maine

4. New Hampshire

5. Connecticut

5 Least Safe States

1. Mississippi

2. Louisiana

3. Texas

4. Florida

5. Arkansas

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