Here’s Why This Florida City Is One Of The Safest In America

Since crime may occur almost everywhere, it is a constant worry for Americans. However, some places see less crime than larger and more well-known places. This might be very appealing to immigrants seeking for a new home for a variety of reasons. The 2023 list has now been revealed of the top 20 safest cities in America

In this situation, WalletHub is useful. The finance website just updated its list of the safest American cities. Here is how the selections for the 2023 list were made by the researchers:

"To determine where Americans can feel most secure — in more than one sense — WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 41 key indicators of safety. Our data set ranges from traffic fatalities per capita and assaults per capita to the unemployment rate and the percentage of the population that is uninsured."

Cape Coral, FL, is among the top 20 safest cities in America! It scored highly in "Home & Community Safety," which takes into account the volume of attacks, robberies, and other statistics, placing it in the No. 16 position.

But, some bad news for Tampa. It came in 68th out of 182. Not nearly the best, but not nearly the worst.

Here are the Top 10 safest cities in America, according to the study from WalletHub:

Cape Coral, has many advantages that make it a desirable location for both tourists and locals. With easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and more than 400 miles of navigable canals, it is a boating and water enthusiast's paradise. The city's tropical environment guarantees pleasant temperatures and year-round sunshine, making it a refuge for outdoor activities like playing golf on immaculate courses or taking advantage of the magnificent beaches nearby. Cape Coral is renowned for its laid-back and friendly locals, which makes it a great area to start a family or retire. There is always something fascinating to discover because to the city's rapid growth, which has introduced a varied selection of dining, shopping, and entertainment possibilities. Anyone looking for a piece of Florida paradise will be captivated by Cape Coral's positives, whether they are drawn to the area's natural beauty, lively cultural scene, or tranquil canals.

To see the complete list of safest to least safest cities in America by rank for 2023, click here.

A list of the best beaches in the U.S. has come out and there is a Tampa Bay beach in the Top 5. This comes from Dr. Beach, who picks the best beaches in the country. Dr. Beach's real name is Stephen Leatherman. He is a professor in the Department of Earth & Environment at Florida International University. This is the 33rd year he’s rated the best of America’s 650 public beaches.

So, how does Dr. Beach come up with his list? He ranks the beaches based on 50 criteria. There is a focus on safety and cleanliness, whether lifeguards are present, level of development, and crowding. He also gives bonus points for beaches that ban smoking.

Since Dr. Beach lives in Florida he knows there are many great beaches in our beautiful state. Only two beaches in Florida made the Top 10 and both of them are in the Top 5. One Florida beach is the #1 overall beach and that is St. George Island in the Florida panhandle. The other Florida beach is right here in the Tampa Bay area and that is Caladesi Island State Park in Dunedin/Clearwater. Caladesi comes in at #4 on the list.

Below is the list of Top 10 best beaches in the U.S.

Located just south of Apalachicola in the Florida panhandle. Dr. Beach says that this is the #1 beach in the U.S.

This beach is located on west end of Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu. Diamondhead volcano is also near this beach.

Located on Long Island. Dr. Beach says of the beach, "The beach is backed by large sand dunes covered by American beach grass interspersed with large and extravagant mansions."

Tampa Bay's very own Caladesi is the #4 beach in the U.S. Dr. Beach says about the beach, "The white beach is composed of crystalline quartz sand which is soft and cushy at the water’s edge, inviting one to take a dip in the sparkling clear waters."

Located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina on Hatteras Island. Lighthouse Beach comes in at #5.

Coronado Beach comes in at #6. The beach is almost 2 miles long It has United States' Naval Base beaches on both sides of it.

Wailea means “the water of Lea”, who is the goddess of canoe makers. The water is clear, so you will see people snorkeling ion the waters.

Located southwest of of Charleston, South Carolina. Beachwalker Park comes in at #8 on Dr. Beach's list. I hope it is called Beachwalker because a lot of people love to walk the beach.

Located on the southern end of the Island of Kauai in Hawaii. There are underwater sea caverns and coral reefs for snorkeling. The sand is ideal for sunbathing as well.

Located on the eastern edge of Cape Cod. Comes in #10 on the list.