Idaho’s Safety Rating Continues To Be One Of The Best

I looked into the latest rankings for the safest states in the U.S., and Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are topping the charts this year. These states are really nailing it with low crime rates and strong communities. Vermont's all about neighborhood safety and keeping finances in check, New Hampshire's got hardly any violent crime, and Maine's keeping it real with financial stability and low crime.

Ranked #1 - Vermont

• Personal & Residential Safety Rank: 6
• Financial Saety Rank: 1
• Road Safety Rank: 4
• Workplace Safety Rank: 2
• Emergency Preparedness Rank: 9
• Total Score: 67.94

Ranked #2 - New Hampshire

• Personal & Residential Safety Rank: 1
• Financial Saety Rank: 2
• Road Safety Rank: 8
• Workplace Safety Rank: 42
• Emergency Preparedness Rank: 3
• Total Score: 65.58

Ranked #3 - Maine

• Personal & Residential Safety Rank: 4
• Financial Saety Rank: 3
• Road Safety Rank: 15
• Workplace Safety: 22
• Emergency Preparedness Rank: 2
• Total Score: 64.19

But you know, the real surprise for some might be Idaho, our sweet home. We came in at number 11, just missing the top 10. Not too shabby, right? Idaho's got some serious road safety game. We're talking about smooth drives and fewer accidents. If you've ever taken a road trip here, you know how gorgeous and safe our roads can be.

Our communities are something to brag about, too. We've got this tight-knit vibe going on, with folks jumping into neighborhood watch activities to keep crime down. It's all about looking out for each other around here.
On the flip side, we've got a bit of work to do with workplace safety and emergency readiness. Some of our jobs can be risky, and we're still figuring out the best strategies for natural disasters. But no worries, we're on it!

I see how everyone is pitching in to boost safety, from local projects to individual efforts. We're all about climbing up that list and making Idaho an even better, safer place to be.

While Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine may have a slight edge in the safety department right now, Idaho's got a lot of heart and potential. Whether it's the scenic drives or the welcoming folks, Idaho's got something special going on, and we're just getting started.

Ranked #11 - Idaho

• Personal & Residential Safety Rank: 17
• Financial Saety Rank: 24
• Road Safety Rank: 5
• Workplace Safety: 47
• Emergency Preparedness Rank: 13
• Total Score: 55.60