Safest states for seniors to retire

Slideshow January 17, 2025 at 06:00 AM

U.S. homeowners will pay more for new insurance policies in 2025 as factors like severe weather, reinsurance costs and inflation continues to force rate increases. At the same time, a neighborhood’s crime rate can impact how much policyholders spend to insure their home.

10. Alabama

For every 100,000 residents of the 4.9 million in state population, 453.56 people are impacted by violent crime in Alabama.

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9. Connecticut

For every 100,000 residents of the 3.5 million in state population, 181.59 people are impacted by violent crime in Connecticut.

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8. Illinois

For every 100,000 residents of the 12.5 million in state population, 425.91 people are impacted by violent crime in Illinois.

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7. Pennsylvania

For every 100,000 residents of the 12.7 million in state population, 389.52 people are impacted by violent crime in Pennsylvania.

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6. Rhode Island

For every 100,000 residents of the 1.05 million in state population, 230.81 people are impacted by violent crime in Rhode Island.

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5. Nebraska

For every 100,000 residents of the 1.9 million in state population, 334.08 people are impacted by violent crime in Nebraska.

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4. Louisiana

For every 100,000 residents of the 4.6 million in state population, 639.44 people are impacted by violent crime in Louisiana.

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3. Mississippi

For every 100,000 residents of the 2.9 million in state population, 291.16 people are impacted by violent crime in Mississippi.

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2. New York

For every 100,000 residents of the 19.3 million in state population, 363.76 people are impacted by violent crime in New York.

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1. New Jersey

For every 100,000 residents of the 8.8 million in state population, 195.37 people are impacted by violent crime in New Jersey.

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