Here are the most miserable American cities. How have we arrived at these places? Just so you know, we have ranked them with the help of data from the U.S. Census, which surveyed over a thousand places across the country. The factors considered were crime rate, commute time, median household income, and changes in population. Are you ready to find out which cities they are? We hope that you are not going to find your current place of residence here!
Cleveland, Ohio
In 2010, Cleveland was declared by Forbes as the most miserable city in the United States. You might already know that some people refer to it as “the mistake by the lake.” What a harsh but not wholly inaccurate nickname. It is sad to hear that 35% of its population lives below the poverty line. In 2019, a report said that only half of the people living here were employed.
Cleveland, Ohio
Compton, California
Compton is on the list because 40% of the population is unemployed. Not only this, but 23% is living in poverty as well. Even though the city still has a fair number of issues, it is good to hear that it is no longer as dangerous as it used to be. In 1991, the city saw 87 murders. In 2014, this number went down to seven. There might still be hope for this place, it would seem.
Compton, California
