West Virginia
West Virginia ranked 2nd safest state in the U.S. for seniors
West Virginia has been ranked the second-safest state in the country for seniors, according to a 2025 report from Retirement Living. The study analyzed all 50 states using 17 weighted factors, including crime rates, health care access, climate safety, and traffic risks.
The Mountain State scored high in nearly every category, with especially strong performance in public safety and health care.
Low Crime, Strong Health Care Access
West Virginia ranks third nationwide for overall safety, based on its low rates of violent and property crime. Only 12.4 violent crimes are reported per 1,000 seniors—ninth-lowest in the country. Property crime is also low, with just 55.6 incidents per 1,000 seniors, placing it fourth nationally.
In terms of health care, West Virginia is eighth in the nation for senior access. More than 25% of home health agencies in the state are rated four stars or higher, signaling strong in-home care support even in rural areas.
Climate safety also contributed to the state’s ranking. West Virginia placed 11th in the nation, with predictable seasonal changes that pose less risk to older adults compared to extreme-weather regions.
Pennsylvania Ranked No. 1 for Senior Safety
Pennsylvania ranked first overall in the report. It scored in the top 20 in nearly every major category and ranked fourth in climate safety. The state has a low rate of elder abuse, with 7.5 reported incidents per 100,000 seniors.
Its proximity to major cities like New York allows for access to urban resources while maintaining a quieter environment for retirees.
Safety Becoming Key Retirement Factor
As the senior population in the U.S. grows at a faster rate than the general population, safety is becoming a key factor in retirement decisions. Seniors are more vulnerable to crime, health crises, and environmental risks.
Retirement Living’s report is intended to help retirees evaluate which states provide the most support, security, and access to care.
For more information and a full list of state rankings, visit RetirementLiving.com.
OHIO COUNTY, WV — Protesters lined Kruger Street and National Road in Wheeling on Saturday as part of “No Kings” demonstrations held across the country.
People were already packed along the streets before the protest began at 11:30 as participants cited rising gas prices and the controversial Iran war. Protesters chanted and voiced their opinions during the event.
Teddie Grogan said the group gathered to push back against what they see as undemocratic leadership and unnecessary conflict. “We’re here today to protest the fact that we want our country we want it run as a democracy we don’t want wars that are somebodys choice and not a necessity,” Grogan said.
Former U.S. military member Cody Cumpston also criticized the current administration and said he is frustrated by the cost of living and the direction of the country. “I’m here today because of the current administration we’re in a new war we didn’t need to be in prices are still skyrocketing I’m just tired of it I feel like they’ve forgotten all about us and they keep forgetting about us,” Cumpston said.
Another protester, April Pascoli, said she believes many people are not aware of what the administration is doing internationally and at home. “If I don’t go to work one day and I ask people do you know what’s happening in this country? And somebody says, we’re at war right now? Really? People my age don’t even know that we have troops on the ground, that they are bombing. Bombing our bases in the middle east. Do you know that, do you realize that?” Pascoli said.
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