The Top 30 Worst Places to Live in the United States

20. New Orleans, LA

There's no argument that the Big Easy is full of vitality and uniqueness, but if you live here, you have a 1:74 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime and a 1:21 chance of dealing with a property crime. New Orleans is a dangerous place, with one of the highest murder rates in the country. Lots of young, single, upwardly mobile professionals find their way here, making the per capita income higher than most places in the state. But, 23% of the city's residents live below the poverty level.

• Unemployment rate: 6.5%
• Median household income: $43,258
• Walk Score ranking: 58 (somewhat walkable)