Which U.S. state is the safest to call home? According to a new ranking from personal finance site WalletHub, many are in the Northeast.

In a world where every headline seems to bring new concerns—mass shootings, natural disasters, and rising crime—safety is more important than ever. And here’s the

So, after analyzing over 50 safety indicators across five categories, WalletHub determined that Vermont is the safest state in the nation. “Vermont has the 13th-fewest aggravated assaults, seventh-fewest murders and nonnegligent manslaughters,

Coincidentally, another study also ranked it as one of the worst states to live in. RELATED: New study puts California in bottom 15 of ‘Best States to Live in’ WalletHub’s study looked at various factors such as law enforcement employees and assaults per capita.

LOS ANGELES - A new study by WalletHub ranked the safest states in America, with four of the top five being in the Northeast. The Golden State didn’t exactly have a favorable result and ranked in the bottom 15.