Nevada Has One of the Safest Large Cities in America
People often think that the larger the city, the more chance there is of crime. That can be true, but there are plenty of very safe large cities throughout America….
Henderson, Nevada, U.S.A, The aerial view of a residential area before sunset.
Getty Images/ atosanPeople often think that the larger the city, the more chance there is of crime. That can be true, but there are plenty of very safe large cities throughout America. As it turns out, one Nevada city has been named one of the safest large cities in America.
MoneyGeek recently published a story ranking 263 cities with populations of more than 100,000 people from most to least safe. As for methodology, "The full data set including the city's population, cost of crime and crime rates by type of crime are included at the end of this study." They add that, "there's an ongoing stereotype that larger cities are more dangerous. Based on our analysis, we found that stereotype to be true: 9 out of the 15 most dangerous cities were large cities, while no larger cities (population of 300,000 or more) made the overall safest list."
Before we get to Nevada, let's look at general statistics. According to the study, the cost of crime per capita in U.S. cities was $1,836 in 2021. That's an increase of 6%, or $100 per capita, since 2020. Moreover, Naperville, Illinois, stayed at the No. 1 rank as the safest city overall ($156 per capita). St. Louis, Missouri, also remained the most dangerous city in America, with the highest per capita crime ($8,457). Finally, mass shootings accounted for 4% of the total cost of crime in 2021, but that's up a whopping 33% compared to 2020.
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As for Nevada, Henderson was ranked the No. 3 safest large city in America. The city's crime cost per capita is $805. Coming in at No. 2 was Virginia Beach, Virginia, and No. 1 was Honolulu, Hawaii. Um, yes, I would like to go to Hawaii not just because it's safe, but because, well, it's Hawaii. Find the full list of the safest and most dangerous cities in America here.
Several Nevada travel attractions have been named among the 150 best things to do in the United States. This list is from Travel Lemming, and one Nevada travel spot is even No. 3 on the tally.
The annual list from Travel Lemming "aims to help Americans discover unique attractions around the country and in their own backyards. It emphasizes human-curated recommendations over AI chatbots," according to a statement. "A diverse array of attractions made the article's top 10 designation, including a wild animal sanctuary in Colorado, a Bavarian Village in Washington, and the world's largest musical instrument in Virginia," they add.
Travel Lemming is an "online travel guide with more than 10 million annual readers. It publishes guides written by local and expert travelers who have first-hand experience in destinations across the United States and the world."
So, which Nevada travel spot made the cut? Lots, actually. Read on for the tally, including which spot is No. 3. I really like this list, because is has some attractions that I wouldn't have thought of visiting. For the full list of 150 of the best things to do in the United States this summer, go here.
Nevada Travel Spot: Here Are the Area That Made the List
147. Get Tickets to Dive In Movies at The Cosmopolitan
This one is is Las Vegas, Nevada. Travel Lemming states to see fun drive-in movies at The Cosmopolitan. That's a great idea, right? "Float in one of Las Vegas’ most luxurious hotel pools while sipping a movie-themed cocktail and watching a film on the big screen," they add.
88. Be on the Lookout for Aliens at Area 51
Woah! This is in Rachel, Nevada. Travel Lemming says to look for aliens. To each their own! "Drive to the entrance gate of a top-secret government building and hang out in an out-of-this-world town full of model UFOs and alien-themed restaurants," they explain.
78. Party All Night at Electric Daisy Carnival
Here's another Las Vegas option. Travel Lemming says, "Dance from dusk ‘til dawn to some of your favorite EDM artists at this world-renowned music and art festival." Sounds fun, right? Let's do it!
45. Bump Along in an ATV at Big Dune
Here's something fun in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. "The Big Dune recreation area is just over the Death Valley border and boasts one of the state’s best places for ATV adventures," Travel Lemming explains.
31. Bend Your Perception of Reality at Omega Mart
Here's a Las Vegas favorite. Travel Lemming says, "This alternate reality grocery store stocks funky products like bog water, 5G lip balm, plausible deniability, and mammoth chunks." I'm in!
14. Suss Out Spooky Spots in Rhyolite Ghost Town
I love a good ghost town! This is in Rhyolite, Nevada. "Touring what remains of Rhyolite is like experiencing a ghost story with a twist, for here, it is the living who haunt a place locked in a time," Travel Lemming states.
3. Catch a Sunrise in Valley of Fire State Park
How cool is it that No. 3 on the list in all of America is here in Nevada? It's in Overton, Nevada. "Hike among 46,000 acres of red sandstone formations, petroglyphs, and ancient trade routes for a desert experience like no other," Travel Lemming says.
Source: Travel Lemming
For the full list of 150 of the best things to do in the United States this summer, go here.
