Safest Cities in Arkansas – 2021
Like other states in the south central region of the United States, Arkansas has an issue with crime. The state’s violent crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 is 47% above the national rate, and it doesn’t fare much better in property crime. Yet, that isn’t to say that Arkansas is without safe communities, as a […]
Safest Cities in Alabama – 2021
With a high violent crime rate of 5.20 per 1,000 and property crime rate of 28.17, Alabama is not among the safest states. However, the Cotton State’s safest cities recorded admirably low crime figures in 2018 that stand in contrast to Alabama’s statewide numbers. Let’s have a closer look at Alabama’s 5 safest communities. 0 […]
Safest Cities in Arizona – 2021
Looking at Arizona’s statewide crime rates, the Copper State doesn’t compare favorably to the rest of the country, recording violent and property crime significantly above national levels in 2018. However, Arizona’s 5 safest cities performed much better than statewide crime figures would suggest, each recording a total crime rate below 15 per 1,000. 0 Crime […]
Safest Cities in Alaska – 2021
America’s largest state has plenty of qualities–including a rugged and expansive natural environment and a high economic opportunity rating–although safety isn’t one of them. Alaska’s violent crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 is the highest in the nation, while its property crime rate is second only to New Mexico’s. Of Alaska’s 4 cities to meet […]
Best School Districts in America
Ensuring that their children receive a good education is something few American parents are willing to compromise on. Since most cannot afford private schooling, families strive to place their kids in the best public school districts that their financial situation will allow. While the debate over the importance and degree of funding necessary in delivering […]
Most Driver-Friendly States
As each state and region of the United States has its distinct advantages and weaknesses in the aspects of car ownership that matter most to motorists, attempting to compile a conclusive ranking of “the best states for driving” would be a fool’s errand. Instead, we’ve isolated some of the most important factors for drivers, including gas […]
Best Cities to Raise Kids
The often repeated maxim, “raising a kid is hard work” has become a banal platitude, but actually, it’s an understatement. Child rearing is one of the few responsibilities shared by most humans irrespective of nationality, wealth, or race, and we’ve been doing it for eons, yet nobody—including child psychologists with lofty degrees and gurus writing […]
Ultimate Guide to Disaster Preparedness
This guide summarizes the basics of disaster preparedness and safety best practices before, during, and after tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Nature’s most violent phenomena, these disasters are frequent in the U.S. and cause severe destruction and human fatalities each year. It’s important to plan for evacuations, prepare and protect your property, yourself, your families and […]
Fire Safety Tips
Fire safety statistics and tips Practicing good fire safety at home remains as important as ever, as the risk of fire, and its destructive potential, never goes away. In 2017, over 1,300,000 fires occurred in the United States, resulting in 3,400 deaths and over $23 billion in damage, with both figures increasing over the previous year. Protecting […]
Halloween Safety Tips
Most children go into hypermode on Halloween while parents put their worries on overdrive — and with good reason. Halloween warrants precautions that go beyond candy inspections. Stranger Danger and killer candy aside, parents need to make sure they’re doing all they can to keep their children safe, and that includes considering the safety of […]
