The Saddest, Unhappiest Cities in America

4. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Like many other cities, Chattanooga is battling rising crime rates, which are double the state rates and hinder the residents’ potential for happiness. Property crimes are most prevalent, with motor vehicle theft, theft, and burglaries being major problems for those who live here. They say traffic also makes day-to-day life difficult, and housing costs are too high for an alarming number of residents.

• Unemployment Rate: 10.20%
• Divorce Rate: 14.1%
• Three-Year Change in Earnings Per Individual: 3.31%
• Well-Being Index Score: 60.80
• Poor Mental Health Days: 4.50
• Misery Score: 75.6