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Which states consume the most gas? QuoteWizard analyzed FHA data on gas consumption to find which states are the biggest gas guzzlers.

Which states are the most dangerous for motorcycle riders? We ranked each state to find where it's most dangerous to ride your motorcycle

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.

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 20% of people (1 in 5) are worried they will face foreclosure or eviction in the next two months.

QuoteWizard looked at marriage and divorce rates over a 10 year period to see which states people are getting married and divorced at the highest rate.

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 have the highest rate of vapers? We ranked all 50 states based on crude prevalence of e-cigarette among residents.

With about 83.6 million Americans driving while sleep-deprived every day, drowsy driving is one of the biggest safety concerns in the US.

QuoteWizard compared NHTSA data from 2000 to 2017 to find which states had the largest decrease in drunk driving fatalities.

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.

We analyzed hospital expense data to find which states have seen the largest increases in expenses over the last decade.

We used our own driver-data to determine the top ten safest driving cities in Washington State. Did your hometown make the cut?

New research finds that smoking is among the leading risk factor for young adults, putting 1 in 3 at risk of serious illness from COIVD-19

QuoteWizard looked at drunk driving car crashes during brunch hours to see which states had the highest rate of drunk drivers during the day.

QuoteWizard analyzed road infrastructure data to see which states ranked overall for worst road infrastructure.

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.

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.

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.

We analyzed driver behaviors in each state to see which states have the most dangerous roads during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.

How well do Illinois drivers grade out? We put together key driving factors to see how good, or bad Illinois drivers really are.

How well do Georgia drivers grade out? We put together key driving factors to see how good, or bad Georgia 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?

We analyzed FEMA natural disaster data to see which states have seen the largest increase in natural disasters over a period of the last 40 years.

The millennial generation is often seen as the generation that will never own a home. However, many millennial's are making it work. Find out which cities are most popular for millennial homeowners.

Pandemic Anxiety and Depression

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.

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.

Quite a few drivers see the speed limit as more of a guideline than a rule. Which cities put the pedal to the metal more than others? QuoteWizard ranked America’s fastest driving cities.

Our team of analysts found that drug overdose deaths have risen by nearly 27% in the last year. Nationwide, more than 87,000 people died of an overdose in 2020, nearly 20,000 more than in 2019.

Distracted driving is a major cause of accidents across the country, and Washington State is no exception. We’ve compiled a list of cities in Washington with the highest rate of distracted driving incidents. Find out if yours made the top 15 list.

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.

Dog bite claims are more common and costly than you think. See where your state ranks for most costly dog bite claims.

How the Child Tax Credit Is Being Spent

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.

Hosting a Fourth of July barbecue this year? Think twice before you set up a fireworks display, or even hand out sparklers.

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.

Using over a million driver data points, QuoteWizard ranked cities with the highest rate of car crashes. How does your city stack up against the rest of the country?

Is over prescription of opioid drugs the root cause of our current opioid epidemic? We dig in to find out how big pharma plays a role in drug overdoes.

Texting and driving has become a deadly habit with the advent of cell phones. Find out which states are most distracted behind the wheel

Summer months present a greater risk for pool related injuries and homeowners are liable for their guest swimmers.

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Florida have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

To help predict the adoption of a COVID-19 vaccine we looked at public opinion of a vaccine and current vaccination rates.

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.

QuoteWizard compared the prevalence of diabetes in each state to see which states had the highest increases in diabetes from 2007 to 2017.

The COVID-19 pandemic has left millions ill with the virus and millions of Americans unemployed. Yet, health insurance companies are recording record profits.

Distracted driving is a serious problem across America. What parts of Nevada have the highest rate of distracted drivers?

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many unemployed and uninsured. See which states have been most impacted.

What cities have the highest rate of DUI drivers? QuoteWizard analyzed over a million data points to find out.

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.

How do Texas drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated Texas drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Michigan have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

How do Ohio drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated Ohio drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.

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.

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Illinois have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

Ranking all 50 states on the rate of new melanoma cases. The states with the highest rate of skin cancer will surprise you.

QuoteWizard analyzed health insurance premium data across the country to see which states are seeing the largest increase in health insurance premiums.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in New York have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

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?

Since its enactment in 2003 as a result of the Medicare Modernization Act, Medicare Part D has gone through continuous changes. This year has been no exception.

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Georgia have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

QuoteWizard analyzed cost and funding data in each state to see which states provide the best Medicaid benefits.

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.

Distracted driving is a serious problem across America. What parts of New Jersey have the highest rate of distracted drivers?

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.

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.

We looked at the 10 most popular cars driven by millennials and baby boomers in Washington State.

Unemployment from COVID-19 layoffs will leave millions of Americans without health insurance and it will continue to grow with unemployment.

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Montana have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

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.

How well do Arizona drivers grade out? We put together key driving factors to see how good, or bad Arizona drivers really are.

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?

How do North Carolina drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated North Carolina drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.

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.

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.

Potholes affect millions of Americans annually. Here’s why they’re so widespread and how you can protect yourself from them.

Which states are the heaviest drinkers? QuoteWizard analyzed CDC data to find where America's booziest states are.

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.

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Idaho have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

We used our own driver-data to determine the top 25 safest driving cities in Ohio. Did your hometown make the cut?

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 analyzed sports injury data among high school and college age people to see which sports were most common for injuries in that age group.

The harsh winter conditions in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado make road conditions among the most dangerous in the country. Overall, Colorado tends to be pretty seasoned drivers in the snow, and

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Alabama have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

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.

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Indiana have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

Does your city know how to drive? QuoteWizard determined which Texas towns have the safest drivers. Find out if your city – or your rival city – made the cut.

Which states have the highest adoption rates of electric vehicles, alternative fueling stations and outlets infrastructure and incentives?

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Utah have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

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.

We looked at which states were most physically active and paired data during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders to see how it impacted active states.

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.

The fifth most populated state in the country, Pennsylvania logged 101.1 billion car miles in 2017. All those miles create a ton of risk for drivers in the Pennsylvania roads.

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 Oregon 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?

Best States for Mental Health Care

QuoteWizard analyzed mental health care data from Mental Health America to determine which states provide the best mental health care.

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

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.

Which states are most dangerous for pedestrians. We analyzed NHTSA pedestrian fatality data to find where pedestrians are at the most risk.

How do Missouri drivers grade out? We here at QuoteWizard evaluated Missouri drivers on millions of data points to see how good or bad drivers really are.

Estimated decline in child vaccination rates during the coronavirus pandemic cases elevated back-to-school risk.

Which states have spent the most on COVID-19 testing and treatment?

The pandemic caused economic uncertainty and insecurity which changed women’s plans of birthing children. Which states saw the largest birth decreases over the last five years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How a tiny, no-name auditing firm turned the life insurance industry upside down—and shook out its pockets

Do you think your car is a lemon? Federal and state lemon laws are in place to protect consumers that purchased defective, unsafe vehicles

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Kansas have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

Which states have stepped up and brought the most health policy action to their people during the pandemic?

QuoteWizard paired two 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 2021.

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Nebraska have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

Since 2010 every state has seen an improvement in uninsured people. But which states have seen the biggest improvement?

QuoteWizard used driver data to find out which cities in Wisconsin have the best or the worst drivers. Does your city make the list?

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?