According to a recent study by Friday Night Science, Ohio has some of the worst places to live in the United States. Below is a list of Ohio’s top 10 worst places to live, ranked by their overall score.
1. New Carlisle
New Carlisle tops the list as the worst place to live in Ohio. With a population of just over 5,500, this small town has an unemployment rate of 17.1% and a crime rate of 0.0573 per capita. The average home price is steep at $218,232, and the median income is $56,744.
2. Trotwood
Trotwood is second on the list due to its high unemployment rate of 8.4% and a crime rate of 0.0383 per capita. The average home price is lower than New Carlisle at $115,023, but the median income is also lower at $46,442.
3. Youngstown
Youngstown is Ohio’s third-worst place to live, with a population of over 60,000. The city has an unemployment rate of 13.2% and a crime rate of 0.0355 per capita. The average home price is the lowest at $52,826, and the median income is the lowest at $34,295.
4. Wellston
Wellston ranks fourth on the list, with a population of just over 5,400. The town has one of the lowest unemployment rates at 5.6%, but the crime rate is still relatively high at 0.0244 per capita. The average home price is $91,085, and the median income is $51,597.
5. Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio’s second-largest city, ranks fifth on the list. It has a high unemployment rate of 11.9% and a crime rate of 0.0583 per capita. The average home price is $100,343, and the median income is $37,271.
6. Warren
Warren, Ohio’s sixth-largest city, ranks sixth on the list. It has an unemployment rate of 8.6% and a crime rate of 0.0328 per capita. The average home price is $90,619, and the median income is $33,296.
7. Mansfield
Mansfield ranks seventh on the list, with a population of just over 47,600. It has an unemployment rate of 7.8% and a crime rate of 0.0369 per capita. The average home price is $125,649, and the median income is $40,996.
8. Dayton
Dayton, Ohio’s fourth-largest city, ranks eighth on the list. It has an unemployment rate of 10.0% and a crime rate of 0.0545 per capita. The average home price is $110,664, and the median income is $41,443.
9. Springfield
Springfield ranks ninth on the list, with a population of over 58,600. It has an unemployment rate of 9.1% and a crime rate of 0.0573 per capita. The average home price is $162,148, and the median income is $45,113.
10. Whitehall
Whitehall rounds out the list as the tenth-worst place to live in Ohio. It has a population of just over 20,000 and an unemployment rate of 10.6%. The crime rate is the highest at 0.0690 per capita, and the average home price is $180,015. The median income is $47,879.
Ohio has several cities and towns that could be better for living due to high unemployment rates, high crime rates, and low median incomes. If you’re considering moving to Ohio, it’s essential to research and choose a city or town that fits your needs and lifestyle.
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