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25. Jackson, MS

Life in Jackson is tough, and one of the first things locals will tell you is to avoid going out at night. Jackson frequently makes the list as one of the most dangerous cities in the country. Crime rates here exceed both state and federal averages. The city's water treatment facility failed over the summer after years of neglect, leaving residents high and dry.

  • Unemployment rate: 4.3%
  • Median household income: $40,064
  • Walk Score ranking: 43 (car dependent)

Jackson, MS Skyline with flooding Pearl River in the foreground in August 2022 CRobertson / Getty Images

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