20 Of The Worst States For Retirement In The US

2. Tennessee - frequent earthquake and Tornadoes

Tennessee is considered a seismically active state, containing two major seismic zones, although destructive earthquakes are rare there. In the United States, low magnitude earthquakes are common.

The state averages about 50 days a year of thunderstorms, which can be severe with large hail and damaging winds. Tornadoes are possible across the state, with west and central Tennessee most vulnerable. The state averages 15 tornadoes a year. Tornadoes can be severe in Tennessee, which leads the country in total tornado deaths.