These are the worst places in Texas to consider as an option when planning to move.
Places in Texas that struggle with low quality of life and therefore deemed as one of the worst places to move to. (Photo: Travel Texas)
Places In Texas To Cross-out On Your List
The are many worse places in Texas that most people would tell you to not live in. Factors such as low average household income, high crime rates, and low quality of life contribute to these reasons to avoid certain places in Texas.
The places in Texas that are worst to live in are Huntsville, Freeport, Weslaco, Galveston, and Vidor. Wharton, Palmview, Center, Aransas, and Pass are also places in Texas that should be avoided when planning to move places.
According to a published article by Money INC, these places in Texas have various issues making them the worst choices to consider moving in. Reasons such as high unemployment, low education scores, high crime rates, and high home vacancy rates make up for how bad these places in Texas are.
2nd Worst State To Live In
In a published article by 101.5 KNUE, Texas ranked as the 2nd worst state to live in. This is due to limited childcare options, a stressed healthcare system with high rates of uninsured individuals, new restrictions on voting rights, and few protections against discrimination.
Factors such as crime rate, proximity to crime, and natural disasters like hurricanes and flooding also play a role in terms of how bad Texas is overall. Despite these issues, Texas continues to attract skilled workers and major companies.
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