Daily Blog: Most Secure Mid-sized Cities

The fourth annual Most Secure U.S. Places to Live survey was released recently by Farmers Insurance Group of Companies:

http://www.bestplaces.net/docs/studies/secure.aspx

The survey ranks large, medium and small cities. And a very specific criteria is used. According to the survey:

"Health, prosperity, safety and security are all desirable aspects when it comes to seeking a place to live, work or raise a family. According to our fourth annual Most Secure U.S. Places to Live rankings from Farmers Insurance Group of Companies®, the city that best meets those qualifications is Corvallis, Ore.

"The rankings took into consideration crime statistics, extreme weather, risk of natural disasters, environmental hazards, terrorism threats, air quality, life expectancy and job loss numbers in 379 U.S. municipalities."

Corvallis, Oregon is home to Oregon State University as well as some 50,000 residents, including Craig Robinson, the head coach of the OSU basketball team and President Obama's brother-in-law.