2 New Jersey Counties Named Safest In America

Two New Jersey counties made the list of the safest counties in America and one made it into the top ten.

There were many different things taken into consideration including gun violence, few deaths tied to accidents and motor vehicle crashes, and a good health and public safety infrastructure, according to a recent study from U.S News and World Report.

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2 New Jersey Counties Named Safest In America

Bergen County ranked #9 on the list and Morris County came in at #23.

"This recognition underscores our commitment to public safety and reinforces the trust that our residents place in us every day. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Bergen County remains a place that attracts families, and those families feel the comfort of residing in one of the safest counties in America," says Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton.

U.S. News and World Report 25 Safest American Counties

1. Nassau County, New York
2. Alexandria, Virginia
3. Rockland County, New York
4. Rio Blanco County, Colorado
5. Arlington County, Virginia
6. Westchester County, New York
7. Manassas Park, Virginia
8. Putnam County, New York
9. Bergen County, New Jersey
10. Brown County, Minnesota
11. San Mateo County, California
12. Fairfax, Virginia
13. Poquoson, Virginia
14. Shelby County, Iowa
15. Eagle County, Colorado
16. Jim Hogg County, Texas
17. Richmond County, New York
18. Los Alamos County, New Mexico
19. Prince William County, Virginia
20. Queens County, New York
21. Colfax County, Nebraska
22. Suffolk County, New York
23. Morris County, New Jersey
24. Loudoun County, Virginia
25. Kings County, New York

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So how do Bergen and Morris Counties rank when it comes to retiring in New Jersey?