Safest and most dangerous states to raise a family, ranked by survey

There are a lot of things to consider when deciding where to raise a family, but safety is usually at the top of the list.

Safety can mean different things to different people, but factors like theft, drug crimes and environmental health all play a role.

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A new nationwide study by personal injury lawyers Whitley Law Firm reveals which states are the most dangerous for raising a family in America. The firm analyzed 26 different safety factors across all 50 states to determine which ones pose the greatest risks for families.

Categories included violent and sexual crimes, firearm possession in schools, theft, drug crimes, environmental and infrastructure factors (air, water and road quality), birth complications, motor