Living anywhere has its upsides and downsides, but there are certain places where the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, even in Minnesota.
This article from NewsBreak provides a list of the top 5 worst places to live in Minnesota. I will now share these places with you. After gathering and studying data on crime statistics, unemployment rates, and evidence, here are the top 5 worst.
Yes, Minneapolis and St. Paul are heavily populated cities, so it would be logical to include them in the list. Today, we are exploring areas outside of the big city.
Worst places to live in Minnesota
Waite Park
If you’ve ever considered Waite Park to be a dangerous place, you’re absolutely correct! NewsBreak reports that Waite Park, a small city located just southwest of St. Cloud, has the highest crime rate per person in Minnesota. The property crime rate was the main factor that influenced their decision. According to NewsBreak, there were 119,000 reported thefts in this area in 2021, which means that 1 out of every 12.9 people experienced theft. “It doesn’t get much higher than that in the United States.” Thankfully, all the other statistics appeared to be normal, so I suppose that’s a positive thing *laughs nervously*.
Bemidji
I haven’t personally been to Bemidji, but I have heard a lot about it. Based on what I’ve heard, I have decided not to move there. Here is some information about Bemidji shared by NewsBreak:
According to the FBI database, the crime rate in the city is the 2nd highest per capita in the state. One in 12.7 residents in Bemidji was robbed in 2020… The town of Bemidji also faces severe unemployment (6.3%) and income problems ($32,193).”
Virginia
Virginia is a small city in Minnesota, but it’s not one of those typical “quaint small towns.” Virginia is located approximately one hour north of Duluth, close to Hibbing, Minnesota. “According to NewsBreak, the city ranks 25th among all cities in the state in terms of crime, income levels, home values, and unemployment rates.”
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Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center is a suburb of Minneapolis. It has a strong and thriving economy, but there is more to the city than meets the eye. According to NewsBreak, the crime rates in this region are 70 percent higher than the national average. The schools in the area are not performing well, with none of them scoring higher than 5 out of 10. Oh no.
West St. Paul
Even though it has “St. Paul” in its name, it is actually located about 10 minutes south of the city. Therefore, it is considered to be outside the metro area. NewsBreak reports that there are several problems, such as:
“Among the unemployed, 6.3% live below the poverty line, and 13.4% live below the national median income. It was reported that the median income was $56,097. Nearly 2000% more crimes occur in this community than nationwide, posing a significant safety concern.”
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