New Jersey Ranks Poorly for Zombie Survival
A new study places New Jersey near the bottom of states for projected survival during a zombie outbreak.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Paranormal
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New Jersey is ranked 49th in a recent Zombie Apocalypse Survival Index, with a calculated survival probability of just 3.93 percent. The study assessed states based on variables including population density, resource availability, and overall physicality.
Why it matters
The rankings highlight how specific state infrastructure, such as high population density and limited firearm access, significantly impact survival outcomes in hypothetical disaster scenarios. Researchers categorized states by weighing defense, vulnerability, and local health resources against environmental factors.
New Jersey reports 1,094 people per square mile and an obesity rate of 27.7 percent, complicating survival metrics compared to lower-density regions. The state possesses 12.09 firearms per 1,000 residents, a stark contrast to higher-ranking states like Wyoming.
The players
CanadaSportsBetting.ca
This organization conducted the study evaluating U.S. states based on metrics like population density and resource availability.
The details
The analysis indicates that New Jersey's high density of 1,094 residents per square mile and relatively low healthcare capacity pose significant risks during a crisis. While the state contains 7 military bases and a veteran population of 2,872 per 100,000 residents, these factors were not enough to overcome its vulnerability scores.
Timeline
October 28, 2026: The study on state survival probabilities was published.
Culture Shift
This study reflects a growing societal interest in disaster preparedness as a form of entertainment, blending demographic data with pop culture tropes. It highlights how consumer curiosity trends toward using analytical tools to gamify serious emergency management concepts.
Residents should view these rankings as a theoretical exercise rather than a reflection of actual emergency preparedness for common disasters. The data highlights how high population density and limited resources can theoretically increase vulnerability during large-scale crises.
The takeaway
While the index suggests New Jersey faces challenges in hypothetical disaster scenarios, residents can utilize the findings to evaluate local resource access. Focusing on genuine emergency preparedness remains the most practical way to improve safety regardless of fictional threat rankings.
Further reading
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More information
Review the full methodology and data rankings on the CanadaSportsBetting.ca study source.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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