The Most Depressing Facts About 48 American Cities

Every American city has some dubious claim to fame. Here are some of the saddest facts about America's urban areas.

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Though we spend a lot of time dumping on Detroit, Cleveland, and pretty much the entire state of Florida, there is something terrible about every city in America. If your city isn't the most polluted, then it might take the cake when it comes to assault. If your city isn't the poorest, then maybe it needs to cut back on fast food. If your city isn't setting the record for carjackings, then perhaps they lead the way when it comes to gun crime. No matter where you live, you can rest assured that something terrible is going on. It's time to give your civic pride a vacation day and take a look at the most depressing facts about these 48 American cities. Click on the map to learn more.

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