Rankings Center 2.0
Best States for Family Security
Where U.S. families face the strongest protective regulatory and cost environment for life, disability, auto, and homeowners coverage.
Ranking (Protection Score)
- 1.Idaho94
- 2.New Hampshire93
- 3.Vermont93
- 4.Maine91
- 5.Indiana90
- 6.Iowa90
- 7.Ohio90
- 8.Alaska89
- 9.South Dakota89
- 10.Virginia89
- 11.Washington89
- 12.Wisconsin89
- 13.Massachusetts88
- 14.Montana88
- 15.Alabama87
- 16.North Dakota87
- 17.Oregon87
- 18.Tennessee87
- 19.West Virginia87
- 20.Kentucky86
- 21.Utah86
- 22.Connecticut85
- 23.Hawaii85
- 24.Illinois85
- 25.New Jersey85
- 26.North Carolina85
- 27.Delaware84
- 28.Nebraska84
- 29.Colorado83
- 30.Minnesota83
- 31.Nevada83
- 32.Wyoming83
- 33.Mississippi82
- 34.Pennsylvania82
- 35.South Carolina82
- 36.Arkansas81
- 37.District of Columbia81
- 38.Georgia81
- 39.Maryland81
- 40.Missouri81
- 41.Arizona80
- 42.New Mexico80
- 43.Texas80
- 44.Kansas79
- 45.Michigan79
- 46.Rhode Island79
- 47.Louisiana77
- 48.New York77
- 49.California75
- 50.Florida75
- 51.Oklahoma75
Methodology
- Weighted blend of consumer-protection strength and risk-event frequency
- Reflects regulatory framework and mandated coverages
- Excludes household-level coverage choices
- Annual refresh with NAIC market reports
Key findings
- Family-security leaders combine moderate cost with strong consumer protection
- No-fault and mandatory UM/UIM states show distinct dynamics
- Term-life pricing varies materially by region
- Top-quartile and bottom-quartile gap is structural, not transient