17. Little Rock, AR
The capital city of Arkansas has a crime problem. With record-high numbers of homicides and property crimes, officials are scrambling to deal with the issues. The number of offenses rivals much larger cities like Detroit, St. Louis, and Memphis. The cost of living is reasonable, and employment numbers are close to the national average, but more than 15% of the city's population lives in poverty.
Unemployment rate: 3.9%
Median household income: $53,620
Walk Score ranking: 33 (car dependent)
18. Seattle, WA
Although the Emerald City has historically been recognized as a great place to live, it's now becoming one of the worst. As Seattle's tech and music scene boomed, the cost of living, especially for housing, soared. The lack of affordable housing has led to a rapid rise in homelessness, with more than 5700 people living on the streets. Other issues accompany the homeless problem, including higher addiction rates and widespread mental health issues.
Unemployment rate: 2.8%
Median household income: $97,185
Walk Score ranking: 74 (very walkable)
