What does this injury deaths ranking show?

It orders states by Deaths from injury per 100,000 residents. It is a comparison of this one published measure, not an overall ranking of where to live.

Where do these figures come from?

County Health Rankings, NCHS supplies this measure. States without a comparable published value are shown as not ranked rather than estimated.

How should I use this ranking?

Use it to narrow a search, then open a state or county profile for the underlying figures, source dates and caveats. A statewide number may not describe every neighbourhood.

Lowest injury deaths by state

Deaths from injury per 100,000 residents.

Deaths from injuries per 100,000 residents, using death certificates and the county of the person’s residence. This broad outcome includes unintentional injuries and intentional injuries such as homicide and suicide; it is not a prediction of risk at a particular home or a local safety score.

How to read this ranking

New York has the lowest published injury deaths in this comparison, at 64. The next states shown are New Jersey (65) and Nebraska (66).

The table orders 51 states by deaths from injury per 100,000 residents. It describes one published measure, not an overall judgment about where to live.

Use the result as a starting point, then compare the underlying source, dates, and local county figures before making a decision. Deaths from injuries per 100,000 residents, using death certificates and the county of the person’s residence. This broad outcome includes unintentional injuries and intentional injuries such as homicide and suicide; it is not a prediction of risk at a particular home or a local safety score.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by Deaths from injury per 100,000 residents. It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: County Health Rankings, NCHS. States without a comparable published figure are listed as not ranked rather than estimated.
How should I use it?: Use it to narrow your search, then open a state or county profile for the source date, caveats and local context.

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Source: County Health Rankings, NCHS. · How this is built

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