Safety rankings based on proximity to military targets, energy independence, food production capacity, economic diversification, and infrastructure resilience. Top states: Vermont, Maine, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming.
Vermont, Maine, and Montana rank highest due to distance from military targets, low population density, local food production, and minimal dependence on imported energy.
Direct attack on US soil is extremely unlikely. Iran lacks the capability for conventional strikes on the US mainland. Cyber attacks on infrastructure are a more realistic concern.
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.