11. Cicero, Illinois
Does the name Al Capone ring a bell? Well, this city was his “toy place” back in the 1920s, and as such, it’s a struggle for the people to live in peace due to a bad reputation. This bad rap is not unfounded, however. The city has major gang issues, and a drastic measure had to be taken in 1999 to have gang members removed or pay a daily fine of $500. The city is struggling to keep its existence on the map.
Cicero Illinois
10. Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur has had a lot of misfortune since 2005 from being hit by numerous hurricanes that caused a lot of infrastructural damages. Take, for instance, in 2017, the city faced up to $1.3 billion in damages, and this helped to plunge the city’s economic stability downward. A lot of people are leaving for better lives, and the authorities are worried should the migration continue, they will fall below 50,000 in population, making them ineligible for federal grants.
Port Arthur Texas
