Domestic Violence By State 2025

Experienced Domestic Violence Rate (Women)

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Experienced Domestic Violence Rate (Women) 2017

1.	Kentucky	45.3%
2.	Nevada	43.8%
3.	Alaska	43.3%
4.	Arizona	42.6%
5.	Indiana	42.5%
6.	South Carolina	42.3%
7.	Missouri	41.8%
8.	Illinois	41.5%
9.	Washington	41.4%
10.	Arkansas	40.8%
11.	Oklahoma	40.1%
11.	Texas	40.1%
13.	Oregon	39.8%
14.	Mississippi	39.7%
15.	Tennessee	39.6%
16.	West Virginia	39.4%
17.	Maine	39.3%
18.	Vermont	39.2%
19.	Ohio	38%
20.	Florida	37.9%
21.	Connecticut	37.7%
22.	Delaware	37.6%
22.	New Mexico	37.6%
24.	Alabama	37.5%
25.	Georgia	37.4%
26.	Montana	37.2%
27.	Pennsylvania	37.1%
28.	Colorado	36.8%
29.	Wisconsin	36.3%
30.	Michigan	36.1%
31.	Louisiana	35.9%
32.	New Jersey	35.8%
33.	Iowa	35.3%
34.	North Carolina	35.2%
35.	California	34.9%
36.	Hawaii	34.7%
36.	New Hampshire	34.7%
38.	Maryland	34.4%
39.	Massachusetts	33.9%
39.	Wyoming	33.9%
39.	Kansas	33.9%
39.	Minnesota	33.9%
43.	Nebraska	33.7%
43.	South Dakota	33.7%
45.	Utah	33.6%
45.	Virginia	33.6%
47.	Idaho	33%
48.	Rhode Island	32.6%
49.	New York	31.7%
50.	North Dakota	29.7%

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Introduction

In the United States, the violation of safety within the sanctity of home- domestic violence- constitutes a social issue of considerable magnitude and complexity. Characterized by diverse forms of assault in domestic relationships, domestic violence can manifest as violence among partners, parent-child violence, or violence among siblings. Its impact is indiscriminate, affecting individuals across all genders, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic groups. The passage of Violence Against Women Acts attests to the heightened awareness and measures adopted to combat this problem. However, the persistence of domestic violence prompts more nuanced exploration of its prevalence across states.

Kentucky has the highest reported percentage (45.3%) of domestic violence, closely followed by Nevada (43.8%) and Alaska (43.3%).
States such as Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina also showed high levels of domestic violence, well over 40%.
On the other end of the spectrum, states with lower levels of domestic violence were North Dakota (29.7%), New York (31.7%), Rhode Island (32.6%). However, even these lower percentages are concerning.
A closer analysis shows a possible correlation between region and domestic violence rates. For instance, many southern states like Kentucky, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Mississippi have domestic violence rates of 40% and more.
The data also revealed an alarming nationwide phenomenon: No state reported a domestic violence rate below 29.7%, underlining the gravity of domestic violence across the United States.

States with the Highest Rate of Domestic Violence

The state reporting the most significant percentage of domestic violence cases was Kentucky, with a disturbing 45.3%, positioning it at the top of this unfortunate list. Not far behind was Nevada, with a domestic violence rate of 43.8%, granting it the second highest position in domestic violence prevalence. Coming in at the third spot was Alaska which reported a domestic violence rate of 43.3%. Alaska’s high prevalence of domestic violence is particularly disturbing, given that its remote location can make it difficult for victims to access much-needed resources and support. Arizona and Indiana followed closely with substantial domestic violence rates of 42.6% and 42.5% respectively. South Carolina reported a domestic violence rate of 42.3%, putting it in the sixth position. Missouri, Illinois, Washington, and Arkansas were also included in the top ten states with considerable rates of domestic violence ranging from 40.8% to 41.8%. States with the Highest Rate of Domestic Violence: