Arizona City Was Named the Worst Place to Live in Arizona

Arizona is a beautiful place to live. With almost 300 days of sunshine and decent weather most of the year, the Grand Canyon State is a nice place to put down roots.

That said, a few places in our state are struggling to make ends meet. These three towns are finding it hard to keep things going in the right direction.

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They suffer from low-wage jobs, high unemployment, and, no surprise, rising crime. These factors hit hard, making these Arizona hamlets the worst places to live in the state.

#3: Golden Valley, Arizona

Here's a look at the not-so-glamours side of Arizona. Golden Valley is a tiny, unincorporated town near Kingman.

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In spite of its shiny name, Golden Valley is suffering. According to Wikipedia, this tiny hamlet has a population of around 8,801, but high unemployment, poverty, and very little access to grocery stores and fresh food.

#2: Douglas, Arizona

Douglas is a border town situated in the southern part of Cochise County in Southeastern Arizona. The population of Douglas is a bit larger than the other towns listed here, with 16,534 citizens according to Wikipedia. However, job prospects here are pretty rough with a 12% unemployment rate, according to Roadsnacks.

The town is charming, with many historic buildings, but finding a job there is difficult.

#1: Arizona City

Last stop, Arizona City. With a very small population of 9,868, you would expect to find small-town charm. However, jobs are scarce. The unemployment rate 9.3%, and the crime rate is 45.47 per 1,000 residents, making it difficult to live in this little town.

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The median income can't keep up with the rising cost of owning a home in Arizona City. Between poverty, high unemployment, and other factors, Arizona City is considered by Money, Inc.,  to be one of the worst places to live in all of Arizona.