The Saddest, Unhappiest Cities in America

9. Springfield, Massachusetts

Although the crime rate has started to fall in recent years, violent crime rates are higher than in most other U.S. cities. The median individual income is around $22,000 per year, which is much lower than the national median of $31,000. Residents say excessive noise in their neighborhoods is so bad at times that finding quiet, even in their own homes, is challenging and adds to stress levels.

• Unemployment Rate: 13.30%
• Divorce Rate: 11.3%
• Three-Year Change in Earnings Per Individual: 0.83%
• Well-Being Index Score: 62.10
• Poor Mental Health Days: 4.60
• Misery Score: 76.8