Let’s start with some good things about this place (we’ve got so much bad publicity here we have to soften the mood a little). The commuting system is pretty good (in comparison to the rest of the country) and the employment issue is fairly stable, but the crime rate, oh lord the crime rate.
It’s one of the highest in the state. The schools are middle-lower class and the overall opportunities for children are not that appealing. It doesn’t take much to be placed on the miserable list after all.
Gautier, Mississippi
In Jackson County Mississippi, where over 20,000 people live, lies the town of Gautier. It has been on the list of the most dangerous places in Mississippi for several years now.
The place also lacks green lungs and outdoor spaces, which turns this place into one that holds a position on the list.
By the way, even if you Google this place, the images are a real turndown.
Roxboro, North Carolina
According to what we have read, this place is in serious trouble. A roaring 12% of the population is unemployed and the average income is far from what a family needs to make ends meet.
The geographic characteristics of this place provide a mild winter and stable spring and autumn. Besides a relatively hot summer, the place is calm — it's just the statistics that are making it miserable.
Oakland, California
While the name “Oakland” suggests a quaint and peaceful city set among oak trees, this city is anything but. Located on the eastern section of the San Francisco Bay, Oakland has been steadily struggling with gang violence and substance trafficking. Since the 1980s, the city has seen a regular influx of substance trafficking, particularly of the harsher varieties.
To make matters worse, violence is becoming a burden the city cannot deal with. In 2021, the city reported its deadliest year since 2006. Last year, the city recorded 113 homicides – which was actually an improvement. Oakland is known for being a vibrant part of San Francisco. Yet, sadly, it has a high homicide rate. Its struggles with gang violence and substance trafficking make it one of the most miserable in the US.
Los Angeles, California
It is bad enough being one of the worst cities in the USA, but the City of Angels is apparently so bad, it is ranked one of the worst in the world. According to the opinions of many expats, LA may be the city of glitz and glamor and Hollywood, but it is also a city riddled with homelessness, overreliance on vehicles, and a lot of bad traffic, and the worst part is you pay an arm and a leg for rent and property taxes.
Recently, it has ranked third as one of the cities Americans are fleeing. There are still some positive comments people make about LA. Expats and residents love the generally warm climate throughout the year, but that doesn’t make the heavy commutes any more pleasant.