Toughest U.S. Cities To Live In

Hemet, California

The 2008 recession proved to be a difficult time for the city of Hemet. 23% of the population lives in poverty. Just in the year 2016, the city reported 170 robberies, 623 stolen cars, and 398 aggravated assaults. From a city of only 85k people, that's quite a lot.

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