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Worst city to live in? These are considered 50 of the least desirable places in America

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24/7 Wall St. looked at factors such as affordability, economy, standard of living, and community, and analyzed data from numerous sources including the U.S. Census Bureau and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify the 50 worst cities to live in in the United States.
24/7 Wall St. looked at factors such as affordability, economy, standard of living, and community, and analyzed data from numerous sources including the U.S. Census Bureau and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify the 50 worst cities to live in in the United States.
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50. Piney Green, North Carolina. Piney Green appears to be lacking in public transit options as 0% workers use it public transit for commuting, according to the census.
50. Piney Green, North Carolina. Piney Green appears to be lacking in public transit options as 0% workers use it public transit for commuting, according to the census.
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49. Oskaloosa, Iowa. In Oskaloosa, the typical home is worth just $96,700, less than half the national median of $204,900.
49. Oskaloosa, Iowa. In Oskaloosa, the typical home is worth just $96,700, less than half the national median of $204,900.
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48. West Pensacola, Florida. Unemployment is widespread in the area as 11.6% of West Pensacola ' s labor force is unemployed, nearly double the comparable national five-year unemployment rate.
48. West Pensacola, Florida. Unemployment is widespread in the area as 11.6% of West Pensacola's labor force is unemployed, nearly double the comparable national five-year unemployment rate.
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47. Greenville, Mississippi. The number of people living in the city declined by 7.7% in the last five years.
47. Greenville, Mississippi. The number of people living in the city declined by 7.7% in the last five years.
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46. Moss Point, Mississippi. Moss Point has a median annual household income of just $38,210, well below the national median of $60,293.
46. Moss Point, Mississippi. Moss Point has a median annual household income of just $38,210, well below the national median of $60,293.
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45. Middletown, Ohio. Middletown is a relatively poor area, with a majority of households earning less than $40,000 a year and 11.5% earning less than $10,000.
45. Middletown, Ohio. Middletown is a relatively poor area, with a majority of households earning less than $40,000 a year and 11.5% earning less than $10,000.
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44. Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia. More than one out of every 10 workers in the area are unemployed, and more than one in every five residents live below the poverty line.
44. Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia. More than one out of every 10 workers in the area are unemployed, and more than one in every five residents live below the poverty line.
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43. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Bay St. Louis residents are also more likely than most Americans to lead sedentary lives. Some 35.6% of area adults get no exercise beyond going to work.
43. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Bay St. Louis residents are also more likely than most Americans to lead sedentary lives. Some 35.6% of area adults get no exercise beyond going to work.
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42. Lithia Springs, Georgia. Lithia Springs has a smaller than average concentration of places like restaurants, bars, and fitness and recreation centers.
42. Lithia Springs, Georgia. Lithia Springs has a smaller than average concentration of places like restaurants, bars, and fitness and recreation centers.
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41. DeRidder, Louisiana. The city ' s poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the comparable 14.1% national rate.
41. DeRidder, Louisiana. The city's poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the comparable 14.1% national rate.
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40. Denison, Iowa. A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Denison, only 63.3% of adults have a high school diploma, a far smaller share than the 87.7% of adults nationwide.
40. Denison, Iowa. A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Denison, only 63.3% of adults have a high school diploma, a far smaller share than the 87.7% of adults nationwide.
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39. Atmore, Alabama. Atmore also appears to have been affected more than most cities nationwide by the opioid epidemic.
39. Atmore, Alabama. Atmore also appears to have been affected more than most cities nationwide by the opioid epidemic.
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38. Pahrump, Nevada. There were 38 drug deaths for every 100,000 people in the area between 2015 and 2017 compared to the national overdose death rate of 20 per 100,000.
38. Pahrump, Nevada.There were 38 drug deaths for every 100,000 people in the area between 2015 and 2017 compared to the national overdose death rate of 20 per 100,000.
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37. Lakeland Village, California. The average commute time in Lakeland Village is about 40 minutes, well above the 27 minute national average.
37. Lakeland Village, California.The average commute time in Lakeland Village is about 40 minutes, well above the 27 minute national average.
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36. Makaha, Hawaii. Goods and services in the town are 61.4% more expensive than they are nationwide on average.
36. Makaha, Hawaii. Goods and services in the town are 61.4% more expensive than they are nationwide on average.
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35. Lehigh Acres, Florida. The unemployment rate in Lehigh Acres is 6.9%, a full percentage point higher than the national rate.
35. Lehigh Acres, Florida. The unemployment rate in Lehigh Acres is 6.9%, a full percentage point higher than the national rate.
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34. Artesia, New Mexico. A relatively large share of Artesia residents may struggle to obtain fresh, healthy food.
34. Artesia, New Mexico. A relatively large share of Artesia residents may struggle to obtain fresh, healthy food.
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33. Arizona City, Arizona. Arizona City residents are far more likely than most Americans to have to travel long distances to get to the nearest grocery store.
33. Arizona City, Arizona. Arizona City residents are far more likely than most Americans to have to travel long distances to get to the nearest grocery store.
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32. Bacliff, Texas. Most households have an income of less than $40,000 a year, and 23.3% of the population live below the poverty line.
32. Bacliff, Texas. Most households have an income of less than $40,000 a year, and 23.3% of the population live below the poverty line.
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31. Earlimart, California. There are far fewer places like restaurants, bars, and gyms on a per capita basis in the town than there are nationwide.
31. Earlimart, California. There are far fewer places like restaurants, bars, and gyms on a per capita basis in the town than there are nationwide.
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30. Coatesville, Pennsylvania. In Coatesville, the homeownership rate stands at just 38.0%, well below the 63.8% national rate.
30. Coatesville, Pennsylvania. In Coatesville, the homeownership rate stands at just 38.0%, well below the 63.8% national rate.
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29. Perry, Georgia. Access to fresh and healthy food in the area is limited for many by income, as 18.9% of the population live below the poverty line, well above the 14.1% national poverty rate.
29. Perry, Georgia. Access to fresh and healthy food in the area is limited for many by income, as 18.9% of the population live below the poverty line, well above the 14.1% national poverty rate.
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28. Bessemer, Alabama. The majority of households in the city have an income of less than $32,000 a year, and nearly 14% of households live on less than $10,000 a year.
28. Bessemer, Alabama. The majority of households in the city have an income of less than $32,000 a year, and nearly 14% of households live on less than $10,000 a year.
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27. Stockbridge, Georgia. The area ' s low income residents face some additional financial strain due to a slightly higher cost of living.
27. Stockbridge, Georgia. The area's low income residents face some additional financial strain due to a slightly higher cost of living.
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26. Brooksville, Florida. Brooksville ' s weak job market is one of the reasons the city ranks among the worst places to live.
26. Brooksville, Florida. Brooksville's weak job market is one of the reasons the city ranks among the worst places to live.
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25. Avon Park, Florida. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.9% of Avon Park ' s labor force are unemployed, more than double the 5.9% national five year unemployment rate.
25. Avon Park, Florida. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.9% of Avon Park's labor force are unemployed, more than double the 5.9% national five year unemployment rate.
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24. Lawrenceville, Georgia. Goods and services in the county are about 6% more expensive on average than they are nationwide.
24. Lawrenceville, Georgia. Goods and services in the county are about 6% more expensive on average than they are nationwide.
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23. Winton, California. About one in every four Winton residents live below the poverty line.
23. Winton, California. About one in every four Winton residents live below the poverty line.
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22. Phelan, California. For many area residents, it may take longer than average to obtain emergency medical services as the closest hospital is over 13 miles from the center of town.
22. Phelan, California.For many area residents, it may take longer than average to obtain emergency medical services as the closest hospital is over 13 miles from the center of town.
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21. Robstown, Texas. Robstown ' s poverty rate is a staggering 41.1%.
21. Robstown, Texas. Robstown's poverty rate is a staggering 41.1%.
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20. Douglas, Arizona. In Douglas, the population contracted by 4.8% in the last five years.
20. Douglas, Arizona. In Douglas, the population contracted by 4.8% in the last five years.
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19. Buenaventura Lakes, Florida. An estimated 82% of residents live in low access areas, meaning they live at least a mile from the nearest grocery store in urban areas and at least 10 miles in rural areas.
19. Buenaventura Lakes, Florida. An estimated 82% of residents live in low access areas, meaning they live at least a mile from the nearest grocery store in urban areas and at least 10 miles in rural areas.
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18. Chaparral, New Mexico. The nearest hospital from the center of Chaparral is 11 miles away.
18. Chaparral, New Mexico. The nearest hospital from the center of Chaparral is 11 miles away.
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17. Immokalee, Florida. Goods and services are 8.5% more expensive in Immokalee than they are nationwide on average.
17. Immokalee, Florida. Goods and services are 8.5% more expensive in Immokalee than they are nationwide on average.
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16. Lancaster, South Carolina. As is the case in many cities and towns on this list, places for physical exercise like parks or recreation centers are relatively scarce in Lancaster.
16. Lancaster, South Carolina. As is the case in many cities and towns on this list, places for physical exercise like parks or recreation centers are relatively scarce in Lancaster.
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15. Micco, Florida. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
15. Micco, Florida. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
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14. Berea, South Carolina. An estimated 72% of Berea residents live at least a mile from the nearest grocery store in urban areas and at least 10 miles in rural areas.
14. Berea, South Carolina. An estimated 72% of Berea residents live at least a mile from the nearest grocery store in urban areas and at least 10 miles in rural areas.
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13. Laurinburg, North Carolina. The city ' s unemployment rate of 14.2% is more than double the comparable 5.9% national rate.
13. Laurinburg, North Carolina. The city's unemployment rate of 14.2% is more than double the comparable 5.9% national rate.
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12. Beverly Hills, Florida. In Beverly Hills, the typical home is worth just $69,800, about one-third the value of the typical home nationwide.
12. Beverly Hills, Florida. In Beverly Hills, the typical home is worth just $69,800, about one-third the value of the typical home nationwide.
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11. Silver Springs Shores, Florida. The nearest hospital to Silver Springs Shores is nearly 10 miles away.
11. Silver Springs Shores, Florida. The nearest hospital to Silver Springs Shores is nearly 10 miles away.
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10. Shady Hills, Florida. From 2015 to 2017, there were an annual average of 29.7 drug poisoning deaths per year in the community for every 100,000 people, well above the 20 per 100,000 national fatal overdose rate.
10. Shady Hills, Florida. From 2015 to 2017, there were an annual average of 29.7 drug poisoning deaths per year in the community for every 100,000 people, well above the 20 per 100,000 national fatal overdose rate.
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9. La Homa, Texas . Over the last five years, the number of people living in La Homa declined by 14.5%.
9. La Homa, Texas. Over the last five years, the number of people living in La Homa declined by 14.5%.
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8. Conyers, Georgia. As is the case in many cities on this list, the homeownership rate in Conyers is low, standing at just 28.8%, well below the 63.8% national rate.
8. Conyers, Georgia. As is the case in many cities on this list, the homeownership rate in Conyers is low, standing at just 28.8%, well below the 63.8% national rate.
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7. Golden Valley, Arizona. The poverty rate in Golden Valley stands at 24.1%, well above the comparable 14.1% national poverty rate.
7. Golden Valley, Arizona. The poverty rate in Golden Valley stands at 24.1%, well above the comparable 14.1% national poverty rate.
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6. Poinciana, Florida. The average commute time in Poinciana is about 44 minutes, well above the 27 minute national average.
6. Poinciana, Florida. The average commute time in Poinciana is about 44 minutes, well above the 27 minute national average.
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5. Irondale, Georgia. In Irondale, Georgia and across the broader county, there were 498.1 violent crimes for every 100,000 people in 2018.
5. Irondale, Georgia. In Irondale, Georgia and across the broader county, there were 498.1 violent crimes for every 100,000 people in 2018.
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4. Beecher, Michigan. The area ' s five year unemployment rate of 23.1% is nearly quadruple the comparable 5.9% national rate.
4. Beecher, Michigan. The area's five year unemployment rate of 23.1% is nearly quadruple the comparable 5.9% national rate.
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3. Fair Oaks, Georgia. For many in Fair Oaks, food insecurity is worsened by poverty.
3. Fair Oaks, Georgia. For many in Fair Oaks, food insecurity is worsened by poverty.
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2. Donaldsonville, Louisiana. The city ' s 14.3% five year unemployment rate is well more than double the comparable U.S. unemployment rate.
2. Donaldsonville, Louisiana. The city's 14.3% five year unemployment rate is well more than double the comparable U.S. unemployment rate.
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1. Yazoo City, Mississippi. According to the Census, unemployment in Yazoo City stands at 20.7%, well more than triple the comparable 5.9% national rate.
1. Yazoo City, Mississippi. According to the Census, unemployment in Yazoo City stands at 20.7%, well more than triple the comparable 5.9% national rate.
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