When disaster strikes and public health is at risk how prepared is your state to handle the situation? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated each states on preparedness.
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Drug overdose deaths are at an all-time high. According to our team of analysts, there has been a staggering 63% increase in overdose deaths since 2018, with the annual toll now exceeding 110,000 deaths.
We analyzed driver behaviors in each state to see which states have the most dangerous roads.
Insurance – especially health – is vital for every senior. But there's a lot to consider. What kind of plan do you need? How much coverage should you have? We'll tell you everything seniors need to know about every kind of insurance.
Which states consume the most gas? QuoteWizard analyzed FHA data on gas consumption to find which states are the biggest gas guzzlers.
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in North Carolina have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Which states are the most dangerous for motorcycle riders? We ranked each state to find where it's most dangerous to ride your motorcycle
Summer months present a greater risk for pool related injuries and homeowners are liable for their guest swimmers.
High housing costs, a potential end to a moratorium on evictions and prolonged unemployment have many Americans worried about keeping a roof over their heads. We found that nationwide, nearly 28% of people (1 in 4) who are behind on payments are worried they will face foreclosure or eviction in the next two months.
Ever think to yourself, “My city has the worst drivers in the world”? Your fellow drivers that drive too fast or too slow. Drivers who cut you off or camp out in the left lane.
Hosting a Fourth of July barbecue this year? Think twice before you set up a fireworks display, or even hand out sparklers.
Which states are the heaviest drinkers? QuoteWizard analyzed CDC data to find where America's booziest states are.
Ranking all 50 states on the rate of new melanoma cases. The states with the highest rate of skin cancer will surprise you.
Potholes affect millions of Americans annually. Here’s why they’re so widespread and how you can protect yourself from them.
QuoteWizard analyzed road infrastructure data to see which states ranked overall for worst road infrastructure.
With about 83.6 million Americans driving while sleep-deprived every day, drowsy driving is one of the biggest safety concerns in the US.
Health insurance open enrollment is available for those who are uninsured or would like to switch health plans. Which states are to benefit most from the special enrollment extension?
QuoteWizard analyzed mental health care data from Mental Health America to determine which states provide the best mental health care.
The number of Americans prescribed mental health medication has gone up almost 7% since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase means that nearly 65 million people (1 in 5) are now taking prescription medication to help them cope with stress, anxiety or depression.
Texting and driving has become a deadly habit with the advent of cell phones. Find out which states are most distracted behind the wheel
We analyzed CDC data on the most common high risk health conditions among seniors in each state to find where at-risk seniors are move vulnerable.
Despite record unemployment and financially uncertain times, America’s struggle with debt showed signs of improving during the first year of the pandemic. Our team of analysts found that credit card scores improved, more people got caught up on their student loans and the number of people in debt collection has declined over the last year.
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Indiana have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Utah have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Wisconsin have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Childbirth is declining nationwide. Our team of analysts found that births have declined by 7% since 2016. Add it up and nearly 350,000 fewer children were born in 2020 than in 2016.
Marriage and divorce rates are declining nationwide, indicating that while fewer people are getting married, those who do so are staying together. Our team of analysts found that the marriage rate has declined by 8% since 2011. The divorce rate, meanwhile, has dropped by 17% over the same period.
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many unemployed and uninsured. See which states have been most impacted.
QuoteWizard analyzed sports injury data among high school and college age people to see which sports were most common for injuries in that age group.
Americans are becoming less active, and it’s impacting their health. Our team of analysts found that over the last four years, exercise rates have fallen by 1%, while obesity rates have risen by 10%.
QuoteWizard paired 10 million data points with state fatality info to determine the best and worst driving states in the nation — and to help settle a few rivalries, too. We also provided an indication of how all 50 states rank in 2022.
Estimated decline in child vaccination rates during the coronavirus pandemic cases elevated back-to-school risk.
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Alabama have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Illinois have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
Americans are moving, and it’s changing the price of rent nationwide. Our team of analysts found that this reshuffling has dramatically changed the number of available apartments in almost every state, creating a significant issue of supply and demand that has reversed long-standing trends in the price of rent.
It’s estimated that around 20 million people (1 in 20) suffer from seasonal depression every year. However, seasonal depression isn’t felt equally in all parts of the country. Our team of analysts found the states where people are most affected by seasonal depression.
Between the coronavirus, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), travelers face a trio of health concerns this holiday season. Our team of analysts evaluated the latest health and safety data to find the riskiest states to travel to this holiday season.
Our team of analysts found that seat belt use has increased by as much as 17% in some states over the last decade. However, we also found that seat belt use is declining in some states. This decline is concerning because nearly half of all traffic fatalities involve someone who wasn’t wearing a seat belt.
Relying solely on ridesharing to get around doesn't currently make financial sense. But the advancement of autonomous driving technology could make owning a car unnecessary.
QuoteWizard compared the prevalence of people with diabetes to compare the number of diabetics in each state from 2011 - 2021.
Your insurance options change as you grow up and head off to school. Make sure you have adequate health, auto, and home or renters insurance.
Nationally, teen birth rates have seen a steady decline over the last five years — a trend that started in the early 90s and continues today. Our team of analysts at QuoteWizard reviewed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data on teen birth rates to identify the trends between 2014 and 2018.
Housing prices are rising fast. Income is not. Our analysts looked at a decade’s worth of housing and income reports to find the least affordable states - places where housing costs are racing ahead of income.
Recent trends in health care costs, health care coverage, medical debt and household income have contributed to growing disparities between different income groups in the United States.
Unemployment from COVID-19 layoffs will leave millions of Americans without health insurance and it will continue to grow with unemployment.
Underlying health conditions like chronic lung and cardiovascular disease puts people at higher risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms. We analyzed which states have the highest rate of millennials with underlying health conditions.
Since 2010 every state has seen an improvement in uninsured people. But which states have seen the biggest improvement?
Which states have stepped up and brought the most health policy action to their people during the pandemic?
We analyzed hospital expense data to find which states have seen the largest increases in expenses over the last decade.
We analyzed Kaiser Family Foundation data on hospital beds and physicians per capita in each state to determine which states are least prepared for hospital capacity.
The state of homelessness is an ongoing issue; each year tens of millions of Americans are at risk or endangered of being left without basic needs and safety. Which states have the best access, programs and affordable housing.
Changing economic conditions are making it more difficult for people to afford household expenses. Our team of analysts found that the number of people who said they were having a “very difficult” time paying for their usual household expenses has increased by 33% since June.
The number of people dealing with anxiety and depression in each state has changed significantly over the last two years. Our team of analysts found that anxiety and depression levels increased during the first year of the pandemic, decreased dramatically in 2021 and are now rising again.
Signed into law as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the expanded child tax credit increased the tax credits. Our team of analysts discovered how people in each state spent the expanded credit.
Our team of analysts looked at the latest information on vaccine hesitancy to find the main reasons why parents don’t want to vaccinate their children.
Side effects, government mistrust, necessity: There are many reasons why millions of Americans have chosen not to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Our team of analysts looked at the latest data on vaccine hesitancy to find the main reasons why people aren’t getting vaccinated.
To help predict the adoption of a COVID-19 vaccine we looked at public opinion of a vaccine and current vaccination rates.
People of color have disproportionately borne a greater share of the pandemic’s toll. As a proportion of the population, people of color have a higher rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths per 100k people, lower vaccination rates, higher rate of frontline and essential workers, less ability to work from home, and a higher rate of unemployment.
Who will receive the COVID-19 vaccine first? We break down the high-priority groups in each state to see where the vaccine will go first.
In every state, in almost every category, fraud is on the rise — and it’s costing people billions of dollars. Our team of analysts found that since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, fraud reports have increased by more than 30%, ultimately costing Americans more than $2.3 billion dollars in 2020.
With fewer jobs, unequal access to healthcare and more exposure to COVID-19 on the frontlines, our data suggests that women - especially women of color - have disproportionately borne a greater share of the pandemic’s toll.
Our team of analysts at QuoteWizard looked at mobility numbers from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the University of Maryland. We found that states that have a higher percentage of people staying home frequently have a lower number of coronavirus cases per capita.
Looking for the best vacation spot? Our analysts go beyond the travel deals to make sure that cheap vacation doesn't turn into an all-inclusive nightmare. We look at everything from driving dangers and crime rates to health statistics to find the safest states to travel to on your next vacation.
QuoteWizard compared NHTSA data from 2000 to 2017 to find which states had the largest decrease in drunk driving fatalities.
Which states have the highest rate of vapers? We ranked all 50 states based on crude prevalence of e-cigarette among residents.
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Minnesota have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list
Do you have the best access to healthcare in your state? See where your state ranks.
Essential workers are facing greater risk in their work environments due to lack of health insurance and increased exposure to COVID-19
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in South Carolina have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
QuoteWizard analyzed CDC heart health factors to find which states are the most heart healthy.
How well do Illinois drivers grade out? We put together key driving factors to see how good, or bad Illinois drivers really are.
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Virginia have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Tennessee have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
What states have the fittest and fattest people? QuoteWizard ranked all 50 states on obesity statistics to find where the fittest and fattest people are.
Americans mobility outside of the home has seen a significant decline since the coronavirus. See which states mobility has been most affected by the Coronavirus.
How do Minnesota drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated Minnesota drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.
In case you haven’t heard, a new trend is bringing nicotine back in a big way. The industry of vaping and e-cigarettes has exploded. But are e-cigarettes healthier than regular ones? How strict should regulations be? And how does all of this impact health and life insurance?
The COVID-19 pandemic has left millions ill with the virus and millions of Americans unemployed. Yet, health insurance companies are recording record profits.
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Michigan have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
QuoteWizard analyzed health insurance premium data across the country to see which states are seeing the largest increase in health insurance premiums.
Ever wonder what months are the most dangerous to be on the road? We compared fatality rates of each month of the year to find out which months are most dangerous.
Our analysis of depression rates across America found a direct link to access to mental healthcare and increases or decreases of depression rates.
QuoteWizard analyzed cost and funding data in each state to see which states provide the best Medicaid benefits.
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Oklahoma have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
As people quote smoking and pick up vaping we wanted to see which states are seeing the highest rate of smoking to vaping transition.
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Montana have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
QuoteWizard analyzed insurance quote data to find which cars on the road are most prone to accidents.
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in New Mexico have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
We analyzed Census data among millennials to find which states are seeing the largest increase in millennial homeownership.
With so many people avoiding regular medical visits, hospitals and healthcare facilities saw significant decline in spending and record debt.
Here at QuoteWizard, we used our own driver-data to determine the top ten safest driving cities in Arizona. Did your hometown make the cut?
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Kentucky have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Massachusetts have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
With 71 Million estimated Millennials in America today, they’re closing in on becoming America’s largest generation. Millennials are the trend setters in industries like technology, but the auto
Which states are most dangerous for pedestrians. We analyzed NHTSA pedestrian fatality data to find where pedestrians are at the most risk.
Connecticut, Illinois and Wisconsin had the largest decreases in child motor fatalities.Nationally, child motor fatalities decreased by an average of 52% since 1994.The national average
How do Virginia drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated Virginia drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.
For the lead footed drivers out there, some states are more forgiving and others can be more costly. See which states are best and which are worst for speedy drivers.
How well do Colorado drivers grade out? We put together key driving factors to see how good, or bad Colorado drivers really are.
How has air pollution in states affected the rate of COVID-19 cases? QuoteWizard analysis finds a connection between high polluting states and COVID-19 death rates.
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Connecticut have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?
QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Wyoming have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?