United States Travel Risk Overview
Is United States safe to visit right now?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe with normal precautions. United States has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory.
United States has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 31 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 64 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for United States, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized United States assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Sep 1, 2026
The United States currently sits at a moderate overall safety risk (31/100). A green‑level alert is in place for tropical cyclone FIVE‑26, but no population is currently exposed to Category 1‑strength winds. Health officials note a Level 1 global dengue notice, indicating low dengue risk.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 05:22 UTC
How safe is United States to visit in 2026?
United States currently sits at 31/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's nine-category baseline composite, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in United States with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for United States, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
United States: a traveler’s safety briefing
The United States is a low-baseline-risk country with world-class infrastructure, but its risk profile is highly local — safety can vary sharply between neighborhoods of the same city. Violent crime concentrates in specific areas; tourist districts in most cities are well-policed. The more universal traveler concerns are natural-hazard seasons (Atlantic hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, winter storms), the high cost of healthcare without insurance, and road safety on long drives. Petty theft from vehicles at trailheads and tourist parking is common. Check city-specific files and seasonal hazard windows for your destination.
Editorial context from the Travel Risk Calculator team — generalized, not personalized advice. The live US State Department advisory, GDACS, and CDC data below always take precedence; verify against your own government’s advisory before you travel.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 80 |
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| Source note | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 64 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in United States
Showing 64 of 64 reviewed cities in United States, ranked by population.
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New York
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Fresno
California
Rochester
New York
Dayton
Ohio
Provo
Utah
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Ogden
Utah
Knoxville
Tennessee
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Columbia
South Carolina
Bakersfield
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Des Moines
Iowa
Palm Bay
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Akron
Ohio
Concord
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Mesa
Arizona
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Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia
Live conditions in United States
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
No current US State Department advisory entry matched United States in the latest feed. Check the official advisory directory before travel.
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Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green notification for tropical cyclone EDOUARD-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm). GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-31
From 31/08/2026 to 01/09/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 93 km/h) EDOUARD-26 was active in Atlantic. The cyclone affects these countries: United States (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropi
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Green forest fire notification in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-30
On 19/08/2026, a forest fire started in United States, until 30/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-29
On 26/08/2026, a forest fire started in United States, until 29/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-29
On 26/08/2026, a forest fire started in United States, until 31/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-28
On 22/08/2026, a forest fire started in United States, until 29/08/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-09-01 05:22:51 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-09-01 03:03:49 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for United States. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit United States
The most weather-stable two-month window for United States is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 8°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 92 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include hurricane season in June–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Jul 20, 2026.
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Emergency Numbers
| Police | 911 |
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| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General emergency | 911 |
No live AI briefing for United States yet
This country’s baseline scores are above, but no recent user has run a personalized assessment that activated the live AI layer. The live layer adds current public-source intelligence (advisories, news, disasters, health alerts) on top of the baseline.
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Frequently asked questions
Is United States safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. United States has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 31/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for United States?
The current US State Department advisory level for United States is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit United States in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for United States is 31/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for United States?
City-specific files for United States are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for United States were last reviewed on May 9, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit United States?
April–May is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for United States is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 8°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 92 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in United States?
hurricane season: June–November.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.