Florida is among the most dangerous states, new study claims. Here’s why

Florida ranks No. 47 safest state in US, study reveals

WalletHub compared the 50 states across 52 key safety indicators.

Florida ranked 4th 'least safe' state in study. Here's why

Florida ranks near bottom in new list of America’s safest states

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Florida is among the most dangerous states, new study claims. Here’s why

A new report has exposed the safest states in the U.S. — along with the most dangerous.

Florida Ranks 47th in 2026 Safest States Study

WalletHub's 2026 ranking places Florida 47th out of 50 states, citing climate losses, job security and emergency readiness as weak spots.