Florida is one of the least safe states in the U.S., according to a new report from WalletHub. WalletHub compared how all 50 states keep their residents safe, analyzing a list of factors including crime, financial safety, climate disasters and more.It probably comes as no surprise since the consumer websites list of safest cities was topped with two from the Green Mountain State.Four out of five of the safest states, based on WalletHubs report, are in New England: Vermont (1) New Hampshire (2) Maine (3) Massachusetts (4) Utah (5)RELATED STORY | These are considered the 'safest' cities in the US, per reportWalletHub said Vermont topped the list for a number of reasons. Nearly 77% of parents in the state believe they live in safe neighborhoods and it has the seventh-highest number of neighborhood watch groups in the country, according to WalletHub.Vermont has a low crime rate, one of the lowest unemployment rates, one of the best job growth rates and safe roads, the report said.Its a similar story for New Hampshire and Maine.RELATED STORY | States along the Gulf of Mexico are the most vulnerable to climate change, data saysAt the bottom of the list? The WalletHub report ranks these states as the least safe: Florida (46) Arkansas (47) Texas (48) Mississippi (49) Louisiana (50)The rankings were based on a total score, but states were also ranked in each individual safety category.For example, Louisiana may be named the least safe state overall, but its 33rd for road safety. Louisiana is also tied for having the most law enforcement employees per capita along with New Jersey and Wyoming.