The Institute For Economics And Peace ranks states by level of peacefulness. The index is based on five primary indicators: (1) number of homicides per 100,000 people, (2) number of violent crimes per 100,000 people, (3) number of people in jail per 100,000 people, (4) number of police ofï¬cers per 100,000 people and (5) general availability of small arms.
Below is the list of the 10 least peaceful states in the United States according to the Institute for Economics and Peace.
1. Louisiana
2. Tennessee
3. Nevada
4. Florida
5. Alabama
6. Texas
7. Arkansas
8. Oklahoma
9. South Carolina
10. Maryland