Regardless of your stance on convicted felons, this much is true: Certain states are more lenient than others when their felons are released from prison. Here are the worst states for felons looking for a job after leaving their jail cell. Ranking Felon Policies Zippia analyzed the following four factors to determine the worst states…
With homicides being a near-daily occurrence in the news for many Americans, it’s refreshing to know that some states have relatively low homicide rates. You might want to add these states to your bucket list, whether for travel or a cross-country move. What the Data Says The following rankings are based on statistics that World…
The United States has the second-largest prisoner population in the world after China and the largest incarceration rate. But such rates vary greatly by state. Prison Population Study World Population Review used data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine which states have the highest imprisonment rates. The most recent data available is from…
Many Americans say they would support a national firearm buyback program, presumably to help reduce the rate of gun violence in the country. Nevertheless, there’s conflicting research on the actual effectiveness of firearm buybacks. What is a Firearm Buyback? Voluntary buyback programs allow firearm owners to trade in their weapons for a gift card, bank…
No state is free of firearm fatalities. But these are the states where you’ll hear about the fewest firearm casualties when touring or living in them. The Data Low-Down WalletHub based its findings on the states with the lowest firearm fatalities per 100,000 residents, and World Population Review broke down the numbers into a user-friendly…
The United States takes center stage when looking at global firearm violence. Statistics reveal the stark disparities that exist between the U.S. and its major economic counterparts regarding firearm mortality rates. U.S. Firearm Fatalities Per Year The U.S. experiences approximately 11.9 firearm fatalities per 100,000 people each year. To put that into perspective, Americans are…
The US isn’t a stranger to crime. But according to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) data, some states have higher crime rates than others. Do you live in one of the safest states in America by crime rate? Crime Against Persons Innerbody.com analyzed “crime against persons” statistics from the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)…
Firearm ownership varies greatly across the United States. Regional variations, cultural differences, and varying state legislation all play a role in how many firearms each state has. Collecting the Data Wisevoter published and ranked statistics on firearm ownership rates in each state. For reference, the national firearm ownership rate is 39.8%. 1: Montana Montana has…
America’s relationship with firearms is nuanced. As the nation grapples with questions of safety, access, and the role of firearms in society, it becomes evident that the conversation surrounding weapons is not only multifaceted but also influenced by political affiliations and personal beliefs. These are 15 statistics showing where Americans currently stand on firearm topics….
