Tacoma, Washington
Yet another city with an unemployment rate that is higher than the state average, Tacoma sits at 5.8% while Washington is at 4.9%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition, this city is among the most dangerous in Washington. FBI statistics show that there were 947 violent crimes per 100,000 people in the city in 2016. Seems like unemployment and violence go hand in hand.
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson is probably the most dangerous Arizona city, with 801 violent crimes for every 100,000 people, according to FBI Statistics – nearly double the state average. Aside from that, poverty levels are incredibly high in Tucson. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 25% of people in Tucson live in poverty, which means it has the highest poverty rate of all the cities in the state.