7. Detroit, Michigan
The home of car manufacturers and Mo-Town, Detroit, Michigan was once a booming prosperous city. Now, it ranks among the worst cities. Median home values of $41,000 ranks it the worst. The unemployment rate of 22.1% ranks it the worst. The median income of $26,249 puts many people at or below the poverty level.
Detroit ranks number 3 in crime, behind Saint Louis and Baltimore. Healthwise, Detriot residents have the 2nd highest risk of hypertension (blood pressure) in the US (just behind Memphis…).