Don't Make This Mistake: The 25 Places to AVOID Moving To.

The 25 WORST Places to Live in America. Have you ever googled the worst places to live in the United States? Or most dangerous places in the US? What are the absolute worst places to live in the United States in 2026? If you are planning to move, you need to see this list of the 25 worst cities and towns to avoid in America. We break down the data to rank the cities that are struggling most. Our ranking factors include: High Crime Rates Poor Job Markets Stagnant Economic Growth High Cost of Living Bad Weather or Extreme Climate General Misery and Unhappiness Don't make the mistake of moving to one of these places! Find out if your state or city made the list, and let us know what we got right—or wrong—in the comments! 00:00 Introduction 00:31 #25 Shreveport, Louisiana 01:28 #24 The Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA 02:18 #23 Fresno, California 03:40 #22 Youngstown, Ohio 04:17 #21 Pine Bluff, Arkansas