Jacksonville, Florida, is in the northeastern part of the state and is home to about 911,000 people. In terms of size, it is the biggest city in the contiguous United States and the most populous city in Florida.
The Jacksonville Landing, the Museum of Science and History, the Jacksonville Zoo, and the city’s culturally and economically diverse economy are just a few of the many things to see and do in Jacksonville.
Even though Jacksonville has a lot of good things about it, some areas are poor and have social problems, which makes them less safe places to live or visit. This list shows the five worst areas of the city based on data from Crime Grade and Neighborhood Scout.
1. Midtown
Midtown is the most economically distressed area in Jacksonville. It is in the city’s central business section, close to both Interstate 95 and Highway 8. About 130 people are living there, and a lot of them are African American. The median family income in the rest of the city is $51,497, which is a lot more than Midtown’s average income of $34,400.
Also, 64% of people in Midtown live in poverty, which is a lot higher than the city average of 15%. We are very worried about this. There is also a lot of crime in the area, which is especially bad when it comes to major crimes like murder and attack. Crime Grade says that Midtown has an average crime rate of F and a very high rate of serious crime.
With a crime rate higher than 98% of U.S. counties (321.5 crimes per 1,000 people), the numbers make the situation look even worse. In the same way, the serious crime rate is higher than in 99% of the country’s counties, at 9.2 incidents per 1,000 people.
2. Longbranch
About 2,800 people live in the Longbranch neighborhood on the eastern side of Jacksonville. Highway 115 and Highway A1A are close by, which makes it easy to get to. The people who live in this area are mostly African American.
The fact that Longbranch’s median family income is only $28,000 shows that the town is having money problems. This amount is less than the average family income in the city, which is $51,497. Also, 32% of people in this area live in poverty, while only 15% of people in the city as a whole do.
Longbranch also has a big problem with crime, which is sad. This neighborhood has a much higher crime rate than most others in the United States. It’s very upsetting how often violent crimes like rape and murder happen. It was said by Neighborhood Scout that both general and serious crime were very high in Longbranch.
The crime rate in Longbranch is 270 crimes per 1,000 people, which is higher than 94% of other towns in the US. With 8 crimes for every 1,000 people, this community has a higher rate of serious crime than 98% of American towns.
3. Edgewood
Edgewood is an area in Jacksonville that is home to about 2,400 people. It is on the western edge of the city because it is close to Highway 111 and Interstate 10. Edgewood is mostly inhabited by African American people.
The average household income in the city is $51,497, while the median household income in this area is $30,875. At 36%, Edgewood has a higher poverty rate than the rest of the city and the country as a whole.
The bad news is that Edgewood has a big problem with crime, especially dangerous crimes like robbery and attack. In terms of both general crime and serious crime, Crime Grade gives Edgewood an F. Edgewood has 287.6 crimes per 1,000 people, which is more than 96% of counties in the U.S. There are 6.17 serious crimes for every 1,000 people, which is more than the national average.
4. Lackawanna
The area of Lackawanna is on the western edge of Jacksonville and is home to about 3,900 people. The place is easy to get to because it is close to both Highway 129 and Interstate 10. Most of the people who live in Lackawanna are African American.
Lackawanna is having some social and economic problems, which is a shame. The typical family income is $27,000, which is a lot less than the average income for the city, which is $51,497. A lot more people live in poverty than the average person in the city, which is 15%.
There is reason to be worried about Lackawanna’s high crime rate, especially when it comes to property crimes like car theft and setting fires. The Crime Grade tests show that Lackawanna has a poor grade for both general crime and property crime.
The crime rate in the neighborhood is higher than 95% of U.S. counties, at 276 crimes per 1,000 people. It has a property crime rate higher than 99% of counties in the country, with 224 crimes per 1,000 people.
5. The Phoenix
About 2,600 people live in a neighborhood in Jacksonville called Phoenix. Its position on the northern edge of the city makes it easy to get to both Highway 122 and Interstate 95. Phoenix has a diverse society, and a lot of Hispanic people live there. The low median family income of $29,288 in the area, which is less than the city’s average of $51,497, shows that it has money problems.
Phoenix has a big problem with poverty. The number is 29%, which is much higher than the city’s average of 15%. Since this has happened, theft and robbery, which are crimes that damage property, have sadly gone up. Phoenix gets an F from Crime Grade for both property crime and crime in general.
Phoenix has a very high crime rate compared to 97% of other counties in the US, at 298.9 crimes per 1,000 people. In the same way, 252 property crimes are reported for every 1,000 people, which is more than 99 percent of areas in the country.
Conclusion
Jacksonville, Florida, has a variety of attractions, although certain regions confront social and economic issues. Midtown, Longbranch, Edgewood, Lackawanna, and The Phoenix face significant crime rates and economic gaps. These communities highlight the need of comprehensive community development and assistance in addressing poverty, improving safety, and promoting inclusive prosperity.