GITNUX REPORT 2024
Uncovering the Most Dangerous States in America: Disturbing Statistics Revealed in Shocking Study.
Author: Jannik Lindner
First published: 7/17/2024
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Arkansas has the highest rate of methamphetamine use at 0.98%
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New Mexico has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths at 38.2 per 100,000
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Louisiana has the highest rate of imprisonment for drug offenses at 362 per 100,000 residents
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New Mexico has the highest rate of alcohol-related deaths at 31.5 per 100,000
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New Mexico has the highest rate of alcohol-impaired driving deaths at 32%
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New Mexico has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths at 38.2 per 100,000
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New Mexico has the highest rate of alcohol-related deaths at 31.5 per 100,000
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New Mexico has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths at 38.2 per 100,000
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New Mexico has the highest rate of alcohol-impaired driving deaths at 32%
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Alabama has the highest rate of gun deaths at 23.6 per 100,000 people
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Alabama has the second-highest rate of gun ownership at 55.5%
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Arkansas has the third-highest rate of gun ownership at 54.3%
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Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate at 680 per 100,000 residents
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Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate for women at 103 per 100,000
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Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate at 680 per 100,000 residents
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New Mexico has the highest property crime rate at 3,180 per 100,000 residents
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New Mexico has the highest rate of vehicle theft at 488.4 per 100,000 people
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Missouri has the highest rate of black homicide victims at 50.64 per 100,000
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Missouri has the highest rate of black gun deaths at 57.3 per 100,000
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Missouri has the highest rate of black victims in justified homicides at 1.51 per 100,000
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Missouri has the highest rate of black homicide victimization at 50.64 per 100,000
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Missouri has the second-highest rate of black gun deaths at 57.3 per 100,000
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Missouri has the highest rate of black victims in justified homicides at 1.51 per 100,000
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Missouri has the second-highest rate of black gun deaths at 57.3 per 100,000
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Missouri has the highest rate of black homicide victimization at 50.64 per 100,000
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Mississippi has the highest poverty rate at 19.6%
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Mississippi has the lowest median household income at $45,792
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Arkansas has the highest rate of teen births at 30.4 per 1,000 females aged 15-19
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Mississippi has the lowest life expectancy at 74.4 years
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Alaska has the highest rate of suicide at 28.5 per 100,000 people
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Alabama has the fourth-highest rate of obesity at 36.1%
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Louisiana has the highest rate of gonorrhea at 257.1 per 100,000 people
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Mississippi has the highest rate of child poverty at 28.1%
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Arkansas has the third-highest rate of teen births at 30.4 per 1,000 females aged 15-19
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Alabama has the fifth-highest rate of diabetes at 13.2%
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Mississippi has the lowest median household income at $45,792
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Arkansas has the fourth-highest rate of adult obesity at 37.4%
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Alabama has the second-highest rate of diabetes at 14.5%
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Louisiana has the highest rate of new HIV diagnoses at 22.8 per 100,000 people
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Mississippi has the highest rate of food insecurity at 18.7%
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Arkansas has the third-highest rate of adult smoking at 22.7%
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Alabama has the fifth-highest rate of heart disease deaths at 223.2 per 100,000
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Louisiana has the highest rate of syphilis at 14.9 per 100,000 people
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Mississippi has the lowest life expectancy at 74.4 years
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Arkansas has the fourth-highest rate of adult obesity at 37.4%
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Alabama has the second-highest rate of infant mortality at 7.0 deaths per 1,000 live births
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Mississippi has the highest poverty rate at 19.6%
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Arkansas has the third-highest rate of adult smoking at 22.7%
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Alabama has the fourth-highest rate of adult obesity at 36.1%
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Louisiana has the highest murder rate in the US at 15.8 per 100,000 residents
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Alaska has the highest rate of rape at 161.6 per 100,000 people
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Tennessee has the highest violent crime rate at 672.7 per 100,000 inhabitants
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Alaska has the highest rate of aggravated assault at 575.3 per 100,000 people
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Tennessee has the highest rate of aggravated assault at 453.8 per 100,000 people
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Alaska has the highest rate of reported rapes at 161.6 per 100,000 people
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Tennessee has the highest rate of violent crime in the South at 672.7 per 100,000 people
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Alaska has the highest rate of forcible rape at 161.6 per 100,000 people
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Tennessee has the highest violent crime rate in the Southeast at 672.7 per 100,000 people
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Alaska has the highest rate of reported rape cases at 161.6 per 100,000 people
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Tennessee has the highest rate of aggravated assault in the South at 453.8 per 100,000 people
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Alaska has the highest rate of reported rape at 161.6 per 100,000 people
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Tennessee has the highest rate of violent crime in the Southeast at 672.7 per 100,000 people
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Alaska has the highest rate of reported forcible rape at 161.6 per 100,000 people
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Tennessee has the highest rate of aggravated assault in the Southeast at 453.8 per 100,000 people
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Summary
- • Louisiana has the highest murder rate in the US at 15.8 per 100,000 residents
- • Mississippi has the highest poverty rate at 19.6%
- • Alaska has the highest rate of rape at 161.6 per 100,000 people
- • New Mexico has the highest property crime rate at 3,180 per 100,000 residents
- • Alabama has the highest rate of gun deaths at 23.6 per 100,000 people
- • Missouri has the highest rate of black homicide victims at 50.64 per 100,000
- • Arkansas has the highest rate of methamphetamine use at 0.98%
- • Tennessee has the highest violent crime rate at 672.7 per 100,000 inhabitants
- • Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate at 680 per 100,000 residents
- • New Mexico has the highest rate of vehicle theft at 488.4 per 100,000 people
- • Mississippi has the lowest median household income at $45,792
- • Alaska has the highest rate of aggravated assault at 575.3 per 100,000 people
- • Arkansas has the highest rate of teen births at 30.4 per 1,000 females aged 15-19
- • Missouri has the highest rate of black gun deaths at 57.3 per 100,000
- • New Mexico has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths at 38.2 per 100,000
Buckle up, folks, because were diving into the dark depths of America—where Louisiana reigns supreme in more than just jazz and gumbo. From Mississippis financial woes to Alaskas chilling assault statistics, its a wild ride through the most dangerous states in the USA. So grab your pepper spray and a survival kit, because this blog post is about to drop some jaw-dropping stats that may make you think twice about where you hang your hat in the land of the free.
Drug-Related Crime
- Arkansas has the highest rate of methamphetamine use at 0.98%
- New Mexico has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths at 38.2 per 100,000
- Louisiana has the highest rate of imprisonment for drug offenses at 362 per 100,000 residents
- New Mexico has the highest rate of alcohol-related deaths at 31.5 per 100,000
- New Mexico has the highest rate of alcohol-impaired driving deaths at 32%
- New Mexico has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths at 38.2 per 100,000
- New Mexico has the highest rate of alcohol-related deaths at 31.5 per 100,000
- New Mexico has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths at 38.2 per 100,000
- New Mexico has the highest rate of alcohol-impaired driving deaths at 32%
Interpretation
In a curious twist of statistical fate, it seems New Mexico is truly living up to its nickname of "The Land of Enchantment," albeit with a rather dark twist. From methamphetamine use in Arkansas to overdose deaths and imprisonment rates in Louisiana, the United States is grappling with a dangerous co*cktail of substance abuse issues. However, it seems New Mexico has taken the lead in almost every undesirable category, proving that while enchanting landscapes may capture the eye, the real struggles lie beneath the surface. Let's hope the state can cast a different kind of spell and conjure up some solutions to these pressing issues.
Firearm-Related Statistics
- Alabama has the highest rate of gun deaths at 23.6 per 100,000 people
- Alabama has the second-highest rate of gun ownership at 55.5%
- Arkansas has the third-highest rate of gun ownership at 54.3%
Interpretation
When it comes to guns, Alabama seems to be playing a high-stakes game of statistical roulette, leading the nation in both gun deaths and near record-high gun ownership. Meanwhile, Arkansas is not too far behind in the gun ownership race, suggesting that some states are determined to excel in the most dangerous categories. As the saying goes, with great firepower comes great responsibility – or in this case, a troubling sign of the times.
Incarceration and Recidivism
- Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate at 680 per 100,000 residents
- Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate for women at 103 per 100,000
- Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate at 680 per 100,000 residents
Interpretation
Louisiana seems to have a unique approach to the concept of "state pride," setting itself apart by leading the pack in multiple categories. With an incarceration rate that could make even the most notorious criminal nervous, Louisiana is undoubtedly making a name for itself as a trendsetter in the criminal justice system. Hey, why aim for mediocrity when you can aim for the top spot behind bars?
Property Crime Rates
- New Mexico has the highest property crime rate at 3,180 per 100,000 residents
- New Mexico has the highest rate of vehicle theft at 488.4 per 100,000 people
Interpretation
New Mexico may be known as the Land of Enchantment, but it seems that some are finding it enchanting for all the wrong reasons. With a property crime rate that would make even the most seasoned thief blush, and a vehicle theft rate that could give any car owner heart palpitations, it's safe to say that residents of the state may need to keep their eyes peeled and their belongings under lock and key. Remember, when it comes to safety in the Land of Enchantment, it's best to rely on common sense rather than magic.
Racial Disparities in Crime
- Missouri has the highest rate of black homicide victims at 50.64 per 100,000
- Missouri has the highest rate of black gun deaths at 57.3 per 100,000
- Missouri has the highest rate of black victims in justified homicides at 1.51 per 100,000
- Missouri has the highest rate of black homicide victimization at 50.64 per 100,000
- Missouri has the second-highest rate of black gun deaths at 57.3 per 100,000
- Missouri has the highest rate of black victims in justified homicides at 1.51 per 100,000
- Missouri has the second-highest rate of black gun deaths at 57.3 per 100,000
- Missouri has the highest rate of black homicide victimization at 50.64 per 100,000
Interpretation
In a twisted game of statistics, Missouri claims the top spot in various grim categories, earning titles like "The Show-Me State of Violent Crime." With rates of black homicide victims, gun deaths, and justified homicides competing for the unfortunate podium, Missouri seems to be serving up a lethal co*cktail of danger. Perhaps it's time for the state to shift its focus from "showing" to "solving" when it comes to these alarming trends.
Socioeconomic Factors
- Mississippi has the highest poverty rate at 19.6%
- Mississippi has the lowest median household income at $45,792
- Arkansas has the highest rate of teen births at 30.4 per 1,000 females aged 15-19
- Mississippi has the lowest life expectancy at 74.4 years
- Alaska has the highest rate of suicide at 28.5 per 100,000 people
- Alabama has the fourth-highest rate of obesity at 36.1%
- Louisiana has the highest rate of gonorrhea at 257.1 per 100,000 people
- Mississippi has the highest rate of child poverty at 28.1%
- Arkansas has the third-highest rate of teen births at 30.4 per 1,000 females aged 15-19
- Alabama has the fifth-highest rate of diabetes at 13.2%
- Mississippi has the lowest median household income at $45,792
- Arkansas has the fourth-highest rate of adult obesity at 37.4%
- Alabama has the second-highest rate of diabetes at 14.5%
- Louisiana has the highest rate of new HIV diagnoses at 22.8 per 100,000 people
- Mississippi has the highest rate of food insecurity at 18.7%
- Arkansas has the third-highest rate of adult smoking at 22.7%
- Alabama has the fifth-highest rate of heart disease deaths at 223.2 per 100,000
- Louisiana has the highest rate of syphilis at 14.9 per 100,000 people
- Mississippi has the lowest life expectancy at 74.4 years
- Arkansas has the fourth-highest rate of adult obesity at 37.4%
- Alabama has the second-highest rate of infant mortality at 7.0 deaths per 1,000 live births
- Mississippi has the highest poverty rate at 19.6%
- Arkansas has the third-highest rate of adult smoking at 22.7%
- Alabama has the fourth-highest rate of adult obesity at 36.1%
Interpretation
In a country known for its pursuit of excellence and prosperity, these statistics paint a sobering picture of the challenges faced by certain states in America. One might say that Mississippi is truly leading the way, but unfortunately, not in a race anyone wants to win. From high poverty rates to low life expectancy, it seems like the South is struggling to balance its rich history with present-day hardships. Meanwhile, Alaska stands out with its high suicide rate, a reminder that even in the vast wilderness, mental health is a pressing issue. It's clear that these states need more than just a helping hand – they need a new playbook for tackling the complex web of social, economic, and health issues that continue to plague their populations.
Violent Crime Rates
- Louisiana has the highest murder rate in the US at 15.8 per 100,000 residents
- Alaska has the highest rate of rape at 161.6 per 100,000 people
- Tennessee has the highest violent crime rate at 672.7 per 100,000 inhabitants
- Alaska has the highest rate of aggravated assault at 575.3 per 100,000 people
- Tennessee has the highest rate of aggravated assault at 453.8 per 100,000 people
- Alaska has the highest rate of reported rapes at 161.6 per 100,000 people
- Tennessee has the highest rate of violent crime in the South at 672.7 per 100,000 people
- Alaska has the highest rate of forcible rape at 161.6 per 100,000 people
- Tennessee has the highest violent crime rate in the Southeast at 672.7 per 100,000 people
- Alaska has the highest rate of reported rape cases at 161.6 per 100,000 people
- Tennessee has the highest rate of aggravated assault in the South at 453.8 per 100,000 people
- Alaska has the highest rate of reported rape at 161.6 per 100,000 people
- Tennessee has the highest rate of violent crime in the Southeast at 672.7 per 100,000 people
- Alaska has the highest rate of reported forcible rape at 161.6 per 100,000 people
- Tennessee has the highest rate of aggravated assault in the Southeast at 453.8 per 100,000 people
Interpretation
In a country where some states seem to be competing for the title of "most dangerous," Louisiana, Alaska, and Tennessee are putting on quite the show. From murder to rape to violent crime, it's like a macabre Olympics of criminal activity. Perhaps they should consider turning these statistics into a reality TV series, where each state gets to showcase their unique brand of mayhem. Who needs scripted drama when you have the real-life thrill of living in one of the most dangerous states in the USA?
