Sky21– Ohio has various attractions, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Ohio State University. However, not all of its cities are as aesthetically pleasing as its landmarks. According to research by RoadSnacks, a website that assesses localities based on numerous characteristics, three Ohio hometowns are among the worst small communities in America’.
Drexel
Drexel is a suburb of Dayton with a population of approximately 2,000 people. It is the worst small city in Ohio and the second worst in the US, according to RoadSnacks. The report cites high crime rates, low income, and poor education as the primary reasons for its low ranking. Drexel’s violent crime rate is 1,429 per 100,000 people, more than four times the national average. Its median household income is barely $26,250, and its high school graduation rate is 77%, both significantly lower than the state and national norms.
Morgandale
Morgandale is another Dayton suburb, with a population of approximately 1,500 people. It is the second worst small city in Ohio and the fourth worst in the US, according to RoadSnacks. The research cites high unemployment, low housing values, and a poor quality of life as the primary reasons for its low ranking. Morgandale’s unemployment rate is 15.6%, more than three times the national average. It has a typical house value of $47,900 and a poverty rate of 40.5%, which is among the lowest in the state and the country.
Newcomer
Newcomer, a community in Tuscarawas County, with a population of approximately 1,400 people. It is the third worst small city in Ohio and the seventh worst in the US, according to RoadSnacks. The report cites low population density, high drug usage, and a lack of amenities as the primary reasons for its low rating. Newcomer has a population density of just 1,000 persons per square mile, which is less than half the state average. It also has a high rate of methamphetamine usage and fewer restaurants, bars, and libraries per population.
Conclusion
While Ohio has many wonderful areas to live, work, and visit, it also boasts some of the worst small cities in America’, according to a RoadSnacks survey. Drexel, Morgandale, and Newcomer are three Ohio towns that score among the bottom ten in the country based on a variety of factors including crime, income, education, unemployment, home values, quality of life, population density, drug use, and amenities. These communities may not be the ideal options for anyone seeking a safe, successful, and pleasurable place to live.