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Gun Deaths per Capita by State

Texas has the highest Gun Deaths in 2024 (4,389), followed by Florida (3,191) and California (2,853). Rhode Island has the lowest (55).

Crime & Safety51 states · 1 metricUpdated Apr 10, 2025Original page
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Gun Deaths, 2024

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
663
Middle half 236 – 1,204
Average
872
51 states
Lowest (best)
55
Rhode Island
Highest (worst)
4,389
Texas

Over time · 2014–2024

The top 5 in 2024, against the median.

  • Median of all states
  • Rhode Island
  • Hawaii
  • Vermont
  • North Dakota
  • Delaware

Data

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51 states · # = rank by Gun Deaths
#
1Rhode Island55
2Hawaii56
3Vermont76
4North Dakota95
5Delaware123
6Wyoming143
7District of Columbia148
8New Hampshire152
9South Dakota159
10Maine181
11Alaska182
12Nebraska218
13Connecticut224
14Montana247
15West Virginia281
16Massachusetts287
17Idaho331
18Iowa389
19New Jersey393
20Kansas446
21Utah454
22New Mexico563
23Minnesota582
23Nevada582
25Arkansas638
26Oregon663
27Maryland716
28Wisconsin735
29Oklahoma794
30Mississippi810
31Kentucky870
32New York896
33Washington915
34Colorado961
35Louisiana1,031
36South Carolina1,064
37Virginia1,153
38Indiana1,196
39Alabama1,212
40Michigan1,228
41Missouri1,234
42Arizona1,331
43Tennessee1,448
44Illinois1,563
45Pennsylvania1,624
46Ohio1,745
47North Carolina1,835
48Georgia1,985
49California2,853
50Florida3,191
51Texas4,389

What correlates with Gun Deaths (2024)?

Pearson r against 2,099 other state metrics sharing at least 31 states. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Gun Deaths tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

  1. StoresWalmart Stores by State
    r = +0.97 · very strong · n = 50
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  2. Total Retail SalesElectricity Cost by State
    r = +0.96 · very strong · n = 51
    Plot
  3. Gas Stations with Convenience StoresNumber of Gas Stations by State
    r = +0.96 · very strong · n = 51
    Plot
  4. Total PrisonersPrison Population by State
    r = +0.96 · very strong · n = 48
    Plot
  5. Fatal Car AccidentsFatal Car Accidents by State
    r = +0.96 · very strong · n = 51
    Plot
  6. Deaths Due to Car AccidentFatal Car Accidents by State
    r = +0.96 · very strong · n = 51
    Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Gun Deaths tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

  1. FTE Convictions RankMost Corrupt StatesA rank: rank 1 is the worst
    r = −0.70 · very strong · n = 50
    Plot
  2. Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States
    r = −0.67 · strong · n = 50
    Plot
  3. Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
    r = −0.62 · strong · n = 48
    Plot
  4. Health and SafetyBest States to Raise a FamilyA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = −0.55 · strong · n = 50
    Plot
  5. Total Safety Score (WalletHub)Safest States in the US
    r = −0.54 · strong · n = 50
    Plot
  6. Environmental Hazards RankFarming-Friendly StatesA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = −0.53 · strong · n = 50
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Gun Deaths?
Texas has the highest Gun Deaths in 2024, at 4,389, followed by Florida (3,191) and California (2,853).
Which state has the lowest Gun Deaths?
Rhode Island has the lowest Gun Deaths in 2024, at 55.
What is the median Gun Deaths across US states?
The median is 663 across the 51 US states with data in 2024.
Where does this gun deaths per capita by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Firearm Mortality by State - CDC.

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