Mansfield, Ohio
Once a typically successful city thanks to the availability of industrial jobs, that work has since dried up, leading the city down the same path. In addition, in 2010, a GM factory shut down, leading to even more job losses. Since 2012, violent crimes have gone up by 37%.
Mansfield, Ohio
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Fort Pierce, Florida
With a population of 46,000, Fort Pierce has over 36% living in poverty. The city needs to replenish the sand on the beaches every few years thanks to ocean erosion. Previously, their economy was based on citrus farming, but changes in trade deals ended the city’s primary source of income.
Fort Pierce, Florida
