Apocalyptic map shows worst US states to live in during nuclear war
A new study has revealed the safest and most dangerous states to live in during a nuclear apocalypse, using key survival indicators.
A recent study has unveiled the safest and riskiest states to reside in during a nuclear apocalypse, using crucial survival indicators. The research emerges amid escalating global anxieties about nuclear conflict, stoked by world events and Vladimir Putin's seeming defiance.
According to NoDepositDaily.com, Vermont tops the list as the safest state in the event of a nuclear attack, with Maine, Louisiana, Wyoming, and New Hampshire trailing closely behind.
The study employed 18 key indicators grouped into categories such as 'weapons and security,' 'supplies and survival resources,' 'population density,' 'medical services,' 'gas and vehicle supplies,' 'climate,' 'access to fresh water,' and 'access to food.' It comes as new Donald Trump health fears erupted following a disturbing Air Force One video.
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Each state was scored out of 100 based on these factors. Conversely, Hawaii, Nevada, California, Arizona, and New York were identified as the most perilous states to inhabit during a nuclear apocalypse.
Bing Maps data was used to create the map, calculating relevant facilities in each state. For instance, 'weapons and security' is evaluated based on the number of police stations, access to weapons, and fire stations in each state.
Meanwhile, 'access to freshwater' is determined by US Government Climate data on rainfall and freshwater lakes. Vermont emerged as the top contender with a score of 72.35 out of a possible 100 points.
The state topped the list for food availability, a crucial survival factor. It also ranked second for both weapons and security and supplies and survival resources, reinforcing its status as a survival hotspot. Maine secured the second spot, scoring 68.28 points. With a score of 86.31 for food availability, Maine excelled, ranking second in this metric.
The Pine Tree State also performed well across all other survival indicators, including ranking fourth nationwide for supplies and survival resources. Louisiana clinched the third spot with a score of 65.47 points out of 100.
Despite low scores in some metrics, such as twenty-eighth for supplies and survival resources and twenty-fifth for population density, Louisiana boasts strong credentials in long-term survival metrics. The state's climate score of 95.12 ranked it third in the US, while it offers the best access to fresh water nationwide.
Wyoming has been ranked as the fourth best place to survive a nuclear apocalypse, with a score of 63.42 out of 100. The state boasts the highest availability of weapons, scoring an impressive 95.66 out of 100 in this category.
However, its harsh winter climate could pose survival challenges, ranking forty-eighth in this aspect. New Hampshire follows closely in fifth place, scoring 61.23 points.
When it comes to prepping for the end of the world, some states are better than others. The top spot for apocalypse readiness goes to a state known for its easy access to supplies and survival resources.
Montana, Arkansas, Florida, South Dakota, and North Dakota also make the cut in the top ten.
On the flip side, some of the most populated US states rank low on the survivability scale. Hawaii, despite its paradise-like reputation, is deemed the least suitable for surviving an apocalypse, scoring a mere 24.08 out of 100 for survival readiness.
Its isolated location makes getting essential gear from the mainland a tough task. However, it's not all doom and gloom for Hawaii - it ranks second for climate, which could make winter survival a bit easier.
Nevada, the Battle Born state, doesn't fare much better, coming in as the second-worst with a score of 32.05. It ranks last for food access and doesn't do well in other survival categories.
But there's a silver lining - Nevada scores a decent 68.42 out of 100 for population density, ranking ninth, which means less competition for resources.
California, the Golden State, lands third from the bottom with a score of 38.24. Its densely populated cities and reliance on outside resources pose significant challenges.
The lack of fresh water and food, along with high population density, makes it a potentially risky place during an apocalypse. Californians might want to consider relocating to quieter states to up their survival odds.
Moreover, the state's stringent gun laws landed it a forty-sixth rank for weapon accessibility, which could be a setback in a survival scenario.
Arizona is ranked as the fourth worst, with a score of 39.08 out of 100. Despite topping the list for medical services access, its lack of other resources drags it down.
The desert state fared poorly in terms of fresh water access, ranking forty-ninth with a dismal score of 4.67. Without a water source, survival becomes exceedingly difficult.
New York secured the fifth position with a score of 40.01. The state's frigid climate didn't help its cause, placing it forty-ninth with a score of 21.32.
Aside from its sixth place in medical services access, New York found itself in the bottom ten in nearly every other category. These scores suggest that surviving in New York could be quite tough.
