With the U.S. experiencing over 400 mass shootings and nearly 25,000 motor vehicle deaths so far this year, WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Safest Cities in America to highlight where people are at the lowest risk of physical and financial harm. According to the report, the safest city in Arizona is Gilbert, which ranks No. 31.
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WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 41 key metrics. The data set ranges from traffic fatalities per capita and assaults per capita to the unemployment rate and the percentage of the population that is uninsured.
Threats to safety in the U.S. come in many forms, from public health crises and natural disasters to mass shootings and traffic accidents. Aside from the types of hazards that can cause physical harm, taking out an unaffordable second mortgage, forgoing health insurance or even falling victim to identity theft are also ways people run into danger. One big worry for many people right now is the cost of inflation, which threatens Americans’ financial safety.
No one can avoid all danger, however, and we take on a certain level of risk based on where we choose to live. Some cities are simply better at protecting their residents from harm. To determine where Americans can feel most secure, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 41 key indicators of safety. Our data set ranges from traffic fatalities and assaults per capita to the unemployment rate and the percentage of the population that is uninsured.
Top 5 Safest Cities in the U.S.
- South Burlington, VT
- Casper, WY
- Warwick, RI
- Burlington, VT
- Boise, ID
Here is how Arizona cities rank among safest cities in America
No. 31: Gilbert
No. 39: Scottsdale
No. 46: Chandler
No. 69: Peoria
No. 85: Mesa
No. 92: Tempe
No. 12: Glendale
No. 146: Tucson
No. 149: Phoenix
