The 10 Worst US Cities to Live In
5. Memphis, Tennessee
With a population of 655,000, Memphis is the largest city in Tennessee as well as the largest city on the Mississippi River. It has been in the top 10 dirtiest cities in the US for a number of years. The median income for a household in the city is $32,285 and is it estimated that 20.6% of the population live below the poverty line. Memphis has one of the highest violent crime rates in the country at 1,583 per 100,000 residents. There is a 1 in 12 chance of being a victim of crime in Memphis. The nearby Nashville boasts of a much better economy, infrastructure, and the crime rate.
