2. Vermont
Strengths: low violent crime rate, low infant mortality rate, low percentage of uninsured population
Challenges: large disparity in health status by education level, high prevalence of excessive drinking, high rate of pertussis
Vermont maintained its position as the second-healthiest state in the country. The state has the lowest violent crime rate in the country, with just 121.1 violent crimes per 100,000 people, compared to a national rate of 367.9.
