The Saddest, Unhappiest Cities in America

8. Memphis, Tennessee

The cost of living in Memphis isn’t as high as other parts of the country, and wages are slowly starting to increase. Yet, more than a quarter of the residents in Memphis live in poverty, with nearly 45% of those residents being under the age of 18. Median incomes here are about $10,000 less than any other city across the state. Both violent and property crime rates are the highest in the state — and five times higher than the national rate.

• Unemployment Rate 12.30%
• Divorce Rate: 12.2%
• Three-Year Change in Earnings Per Individual: 2.24%
• Well-Being Index Score: 60.50
• Poor Mental Health Days: 4.60
• Misery Score: 76.6