Fort Meade Named Worst Place to Live in Florida for 2024
Fort Meade is said to be the worst place to live in Florida this year, according to a recent report of RoadSnacks. Even though Florida is usually warm and pretty some towns don’t score well in this ranking. Fort Meade might have some good things like its history but the report looks at facts and numbers not just opinions. It suggests that people thinking of moving should know about both the good and the not-so-good sides of places.
Worst Place to Live in Florida for 2024. (photo: Wikipedia)
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5 Worst Place to Live in Florida
Fort Meade
A town in Polk County, Florida isn’t seen as a great place to live due to its high crime rates. The numbers show that there are 0.006 violent crimes and 0.026 property crimes reported per 1,000 residents which is quite high. People here also struggle financially, with a median income of $34,474 lower than the state average and an unemployment rate of 9.2%. But with some focused efforts and smart plans.
Opa-locka
In Miami’s suburbs of Opa-locka stands out as one of the worst places to live. Its buildings and roads are falling apart, and most of the area is filled with fast-food restaurants and cheap stores. Crime is a big problem here with Opa-locka having the second-highest crime rate in the state. Many Americans live in poverty with over 40% of residents struggling to make ends meet. The average household income is only $30,101. But being close to Miami gives Opa-locka a little hope. People here can take advantage of the opportunities and services available in Miami to try and make their lives better.
Pahokee
Pahokee, by Lake Okeechobee faces many tough problems. It’s not easy to find snacks here with a score of just 1 out of 10. A lot of Americans don’t have much money with about 31.8% living in poverty. Jobs are hard to come by with 23.0% of Americans not able to find work which is the highest rate in Florida. With the average household earning $36,289. Crime is a big worry and many kids drop out of high school, making Pahokee the third worst place to live. Even though Pahokee is pretty it’s held back by big problems that need to be fixed fast.
Sebring
Sebring, in Highlands County has a reputation for crime making it the sixth worst place to live in Florida. People worry about safety because there’s a lot of violent and property crime. Many Americans here don’t have much money with an unemployment rate of 12.7% and an average income of $38,024. But Sebring has a good location in south-central Florida which means there’s potential for it to get better. If the city works hard to fix the problems like poverty and unemployment it can become a safer and brighter place to live.
Belle Glade
Belle Glade’s story is sad because it’s been getting worse economically with more crime and social problems. A documentary called “Murder of a Small Town” talked about these issues like unemployment and drug abuse. The city’s numbers show things are going downhill with fewer Americans who has jobs, money, and property values dropping. Americans here don’t make much money with an average income of $42,314, and many can’t find work with an unemployment rate of 12.5%.
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