This State Was Named the Safest Place to Retire in the U.S.

• A new list compiles the safest states to retire based on variables like scams against the elderly, violent crime, public safety, and health care access.

• East Coast states dominated the ranking, while the least safe states are concentrated in the West.

• The No. 1 state for senior safety is New Jersey.

A record number of Americans are set to retire in 2025. According to 401k Specialist, 11,400 people are turning 65 every day in 2025, adding up to 4.18 million Americans reaching retirement age this year. And when they do, they'll have lots of decisions to make, including where to live out their golden years. If safety is top of mind, then we know exactly where to go.

Seniorly, a resource center for retirees, released its list of the safest states to retire. It dug into federal data to measure seven metrics: scams against the elderly, violent crime, property crime, public safety, falls, road safety, and access to health care. It then normalized each state's score for its final ranking.

After looking at all the data, it named New Jersey the safest state for seniors.

"Boasting low rates of crime against older people, fewer fatalities from falls and car accidents, and a healthy police presence, the Garden State came out on top," the report noted. It added that New Jersey won out as it had one of the lowest rates of property and/or violent crime against seniors and low rates of fall-related deaths among older adults.

And, according to a recent GoBankingRates.com report, the best place to retire in New Jersey is the small historic town of Mays Landing.

New Jersey is joined at the top of Seniorly's list by New York state, which came in second thanks to its low rate of fatal car accidents among seniors and high access to health care. It was followed by Mississippi, Louisiana, and Nebraska, rounding out the top five.

"While these states may have big differences in terms of culture and lifestyle, they all landed among the top five safest states due to their strong police presences, low levels of elder fraud, and availability of hospital beds," the report stated.

As for which states seniors may want to avoid, the report named Colorado as the least safe state due to its high levels of elder fraud and senior-targeted property crime. It was joined at the bottom of the list by Nevada, Washington, Oregon, and New Mexico, which had higher than average property crime rates, making them less ideal for living your best retired life.

See the full report at seniorly.com.

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