12 of the Worst Places to Live in the U.S.
Economy | Information | History | Online | Facts | World | Global | Money
Get more Tips here! www.destinationtips.com Are you thinking of relocating somewhere in the States? Make sure you take a look at the 12 worst places to live in the U.S. before you make any decisions about your next home base. 12. St. Louis, Missouri Over 14% of St. Louis’ population is living below the poverty line. Out of 100,000 residents, every year 35.3 are murdered, which ranks it as one of America’s most dangerous cities too. 11. Reno, Nevada Reno was the gambling capital of the US until Las Vegas was developed and “The Biggest Little City in the World” has been in economic decline ever since. Reno experiences nearly 39 annual crimes per 1,000 residents. 10. Modesto, California Despite being home to the largest winery in the world, the unemployment rate was nearly 13% in 2014. Modesto ranks number one in the country for car theft and out of 200,000 residents, up to 10,000 are reported to be gang members. 9. Oakland, California The economy in Oakland is strong with a good median household income. ($51,683.) However, home to around 50 gangs and a high violent crime rate, Oakland also suffers from high traffic congestion and poor air quality. 190% worse than the national average. 8. New Orleans, Louisiana The “murder capital of the country," also has one of the worst toxic-substance records. New Orleans has still not recovered from Hurricane Katrina, and was ranked number two in “America’s Dirtiest Cities.” 7. Birmingham, Alabama 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Out of every 100,000 residents, 1400 are victims of violent crimes due to the prominent drug trade and high poverty rate. 6. Stockton, California In 2012, the city filed for bankruptcy. Forbes voted Stockton as one of the most dangerous cities in America due to its high crime rates with over 20,000 violent and property crimes committed last year. 5. Memphis, Tennessee Memphis is the largest city on the Mississippi River with over 20% of its inhabitants living below the poverty line. In Memphis you stand a 1 in 12 chance of being a victim of crime. 4. New Haven, Connecticut Home of Yale University, the surrounding areas of New Haven are impoverished and crime ridden. Nearly 68 crimes occur annually for every 1,000 residents. 3. Cleveland, Ohio Aside from being one of the most corrupt cities in the country, Cleveland also has harsh weather conditions, with an average of 60 inches of snowfall each year. 2. Detroit, Michigan The city is suffering from urban decay with over 32% of residents living below the national poverty line. According to FBI Reports, Detroit has the highest rate of violent crime of any city over 200,000. 1. Camden, New Jersey Camden has been on Forbes’ list of “America’s Most Miserable Cities” for years. Riddled with urban decay and political corruption, over 42% of its residents live below the poverty line. It also has 560% more crime than the national average. Where do you think the Worst Place to Live in the U.S. is?
Comments
-
My city is still number one, nothing to be proud of. The powers that be truly have forgotten about us after the early 70's. After seeing many friends (85%) I grew up with aren't no longer here from gun violence.
-
You missed aliquippa Pennsylvania
-
Hey!
You British asshat
I live in Oakland, and it's like living the dream !!! -
just dong live with the blacks or latinos and you are good
-
and the common denominator? .... I think you can guess
-
all black neighbourhoods
-
Washington D.C. Once you get a block or two away from the Govt buildings (security) your health risk gets higher and higher. Anacostia area you take your life in your hands just driving through in the daytime.
-
Miami , Chicago,
-
New York is the worst place to live lmao, the man sized rodents are enough reason for me to stay away from that shithole.
-
They should be showing this video in all schools of the world's superpower. These things don't happen in Cuba - there are poor people of course, but not that poor and they don't kill each other, they try to help.
-
Don't forget Flint,Michigan!
-
We're is Chicago...
-
So surprised Bmore didn't make the list ( yet relieved )
-
columbus ohio's southside, hilltop, franklinton, and east. Chicago Illinois, flint Michigan, chester Pennsylvania, Baltimore Maryland, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Cincinnati ohio, and akron ohio.
-
camden is by far the worst. until you go there, its hard to describe. basically ruins.
-
Most of those places have one thing in common
-
Reno used to get a lot of frsico suckers gambling, till the Indians built stuff closer.
-
I really want trump to build his wall. not to keep Mexicans out but to keep Americans in. build it high and build it long trump
-
You can make the video ten seconds long. "Any Democrat controlled cities that whites have fled, don't go. Any predominantly black area, don't go."
-
So many democratic run cities..not surprised.
4m 10sLenght
4398Rating