Special Report
America's Most Dangerous States
October 10, 2022 11:00 am
Last Updated: October 10, 2022 11:31 am
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15. Kansas
> Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2021: 345.8
> Total violent crimes, 2021: 10,147 (18th lowest of 41 states)
> Murders per 100,000 people, 2021: 4.8 (18th lowest of 41 states)
> Total murders, 2021: 141 (16th lowest of 41 states)
> Poverty rate: 11.7% (20th lowest of 41 states)
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14. South Dakota
> Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2021: 356.6
> Total violent crimes, 2021: 3,192 (7th lowest of 41 states)
> Murders per 100,000 people, 2021: 3.0 (12th lowest of 41 states)
> Total murders, 2021: 27 (5th lowest of 41 states)
> Poverty rate: 12.3% (18th highest of 41 states)
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13. Nevada
> Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2021: 377.0
> Total violent crimes, 2021: 11,853 (20th lowest of 41 states)
> Murders per 100,000 people, 2021: 7.3 (12th highest of 41 states)
> Total murders, 2021: 228 (20th highest of 41 states)
> Poverty rate: 14.1% (10th highest of 41 states)
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12. Montana
> Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2021: 389.5
> Total violent crimes, 2021: 4,301 (12th lowest of 41 states)
> Murders per 100,000 people, 2021: 2.7 (10th lowest of 41 states)
> Total murders, 2021: 30 (6th lowest — tied)
> Poverty rate: 11.9% (21st highest of 41 states)
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11. Texas
> Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2021: 391.1
> Total violent crimes, 2021: 115,474 (the highest of 41 states)
> Murders per 100,000 people, 2021: 6.6 (17th highest of 41 states)
> Total murders, 2021: 1,952 (the highest of 41 states)
> Poverty rate: 14.2% (9th highest of 41 states)
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