ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - St. Louis has been named the fourth most dangerous city in the country in US World News and World Report's latest ranking.
The new report lists the top-25 most dangerous cities in the US. It's led by Memphis, followed by San Juan, Puerto Rico; Flint, Michigan; St. Louis; then Bakersfield, California.
The crime rate in St. Louis in 2020 was higher than the national average, worse than cities like Chicago and Dallas, according to the report. A description of St. Louis says the area's low cost of living and "the charm of St. Louis' neighborhoods may be a pleasant surprise to newcomers."
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See the full ranking, here.
Other lists that St. Louis is included on by US World and News Report are:
• Best Places to Live - No. 99
• Best Places to Retire - No. 130
• Cheapest Places to Live - No. 22
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