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The safest state in America isn’t far from where you’d expect
The safest state in America isn’t far from where you’d expect
The safest state in America isn’t far from where you’d expect

Published on: 10/07/2026

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A church in Peacham, Vermont is shown in snow in winter. A new WalletHub study ranked Vermont as the safest state in America after comparing crime, finances, road safety, workplace safety and emergency preparedness across all 50 states. (Photo by: Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

If you’re thinking about where people feel most safe in America, a new report says New England is hard to beat.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/10/would-you-feel-safe-living-here-new-rankings-reveal-americas-safest-states.html

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