SmartAsset examined the most recent available life insurance data by state, examining average payouts, the number of policies in force per capita, and death benefits.

SmartAsset examined the most recent available life insurance data by state, examining average payouts, the number of policies in force per capita, and death benefits.

“You’re worth more dead than alive!” the greedy Mr. Potter tells George Bailey in the classic film It's a Wonderful Life, referring to Bailey’s life insurance policy.