This Chart Shows the Safest States in the US, and Not Just From Crime

If you’re moving to a new state, safety is probably high on your priority list. This chart from WalletHub shows which states rank the safest, taking into account not just crime rates, but factors like traffic accidents, natural disasters, and workplace injuries.

Of course, not all factors are likely to affect everyone. If you work in a cubicle, a high rate of workplace injuries in your state still probably isn’t going to keep you up at night. However, many of the other factors are universal. No matter what career you’re in, a natural disaster can ruin your home. WalletHub combines the scores into an overall safety rating, but you can also see where each state stands in the individual categories as

2015’s Safest States to Live In | WalletHub

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