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Top 10 Worst Cities in the United States

Created by Jasper Jordan Staff ¡ May 2024 ¡ Updated Jul 2024

The worst cities in the United States, ranked by crime rates, economic decline, infrastructure, and quality of life. Detroit, Gary (Indiana), and Camden (New Jersey) frequently appear on these lists due to decades of industrial decline, population loss, and underfunded public services.

The list is controversial by nature — every city has residents who love it and are working to improve it. Some entries reflect temporary crises (Flint's water crisis) while others reflect structural problems (St. Louis' crime rate). The community votes based on data and personal experience. These rankings aren't meant to mock struggling communities — they highlight where American urban policy has failed.

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Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan

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Englewood, New Jersey

Englewood, New Jersey

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Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

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Camden, New Jersey

Camden, New Jersey

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Newark, New Jersey

Newark, New Jersey

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Gary, Indiana

Gary, Indiana

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Flint, Michigan

Flint, Michigan

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Hackensack, New Jersey

Hackensack, New Jersey

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Trenton, New Jersey

Trenton, New Jersey

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

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New York City, New York

New York City, New York

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Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

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St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri

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Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

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Port Arthur, Texas

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Miami, Florida

Miami, Florida

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El Paso, Texas

El Paso, Texas

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Passaic, New Jersey

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Oakland, California

Oakland, California

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Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

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San Diego, California

San Diego, California

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Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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Jackson, Mississippi

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Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

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Pine Bluff, Arkansas

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Dora, Alabama

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Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

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Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, Alaska

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Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

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Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

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Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

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Huntington Beach, California

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Uniontown, Alabama

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Created: May 14, 2024
Updated: July 2024
Items: 35
Topic: Cities

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