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Springfield, Missouri

Did you know that there are 67 Springfields in the U.S.? But only one Springfield can take the crown as the very first Springfield - and that honor goes to Springfield, Missouri. However, it seems as though the celebrations should end there, as this city doesn't have a very good reputation. It's considered to be one of the worst places to live in America thanks to its incredibly high crime rate.

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In 2017, there were over 40 violent crimes per 10,000 residents, and property crime is particularly common in this city. As if that wasn't enough, the unemployment rate is also pretty high.