Summary
A study by the Whitley Law Firm ranked Massachusetts as the safest state to raise a family in the U.S. based on various risk factors. The study looked at safety concerns such as crime rates, environmental conditions, and road safety across all 50 states.
Key Facts
- The study used 26 safety factors to create a risk score out of 100 for each state.
- Massachusetts scored the lowest risk score of 19.28 out of 100, making it the safest state.
- Massachusetts had the country's lowest maternal death rate and child mortality rates in specific age groups.
- New Jersey ranked second overall with a risk score of 20, having the lowest sexual assault and drug crime rates.
- Rhode Island came third with a risk score of 23.45, ranking second-lowest in several areas such as homicide and child death rates.
- Vermont was fourth, reporting the country's lowest assault rate and infant death rate.
- Hawaii ranked fifth, having the lowest homicide rate and high air quality.
