Why Louisiana Continues to Rank as One of the Most Dangerous States

Louisiana is known as the Sportsman's Paradise, a state that loves to celebrate anything, as well as hub for the oil and gas industry. Another thing Louisiana has been recognized for is being one of the most dangerous states in America, and it's been that way for a few years.

Business Insider reports on a Wallethub analysis of five key factors: financial safety, personal and residential safety, workplace safety, road safety, and emergency preparedness

Louisiana has once again made the wrong end of this list. This time, we've been deemed as  the most dangerous state in the United States.

Another study done by researchers at Kevin McManus Law ranks Louisiana as the second-most dangerous state.

What factors were used in comprising the McManus Law list of most dangerous states?

Researchers used factors such as traffic fatalities, workplace injuries, firearm-related deaths, and crime rates from government sources to comprise the list.

Which state is the most dangerous state to live in?

According to the Wallet Hub study, Louisiana is the most dangerous state in which to live. The categories that contributed to their bad ranking included road safety and emergency preparedness, assaults per capita and per capita losses from climate disasters.

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What about the McManus Law Study?

The 10 Most Dangerous Places in the U.S.

1. New Mexico — 81.28
2. Louisiana — 73.30
3. Arkansas — 65.63
4. Alaska — 62.16
5. Nevada — 57.64
6. Tennessee — 56.31
7. Colorado — 55.84
8. Missouri — 55.09
9. South Carolina — 51.97
10. North Dakota — 50.17

On the flip side, which state is the safest in the country?

That distinction goes to Rhode Island with an index score of 12.70.

The smallest state in the U.S. also has small amounts of crime with about 11.68 car thefts per 100,000 residents, 0.21 homicides per 100,000 residents, and 8.88 assault incidents per 100,000 people.

“These results highlight significant disparities in safety across the United States,” said an expert at Kevin McManus. “Residents in higher-risk states must be aware of these factors and take proactive steps to protect themselves and their communities. Implementing neighborhood watch programs, advocating for better public safety resources, and staying informed about local crime trends can make a meaningful difference in reducing risks.”