The 5 Dirtiest Cities In Florida
So do you live in one of the dirtiest cities in Florida? LawnStarter revealed its list of the dirtiest cities in the United States. They looked at 150 cities across the country and nine Florida cities made the top 150. They come up with this list by looking at pollution, living conditions, infrastructure, and customer satisfaction. The first Florida city on the list comes in at #18, and that is Hollywood, Florida.
Tampa and St. Petersburg made the list here in the Tampa Bay area. Tampa comes in at #38 and St. Pete comes in at #61.
At least there aren’t any Florida cities in the top 10. Now I know that cities can be dirty, but at least the two big cities in the Tampa Bay area aren’t some of the dirtiest in the United States.
The dirtiest city in America is Houston, Texas. Newark, New Jersey comes in after Houston. Rounding out the top five are San Bernardino, California, Detroit, Michigan, and Jersey City, New Jersey. You might think that New York City would be one of the top cities. It is but isn’t even in the top 10 and comes in at #12.
The Dirtiest Cities In Florida
There are nine Florida cities that made the list. Below you can find the dirtiest cities in Florida. The number is the ranking in the United States.
- 18 Hollywood
- 20 Fort Lauderdale
- 24 Orlando
- 38 Tampa
- 41 Miami
- 61 St. Petersburg
- 75 Port St. Lucie
- 93 Jacksonville
- 130 Tallahassee
Even though Tampa and St. Pete are on the list I am still happy to live in the Tampa Bay area. No matter where you go in the United States you could find something to call the city dirty. I am not too concerned with the ranking of the cities.
Which Florida Cities Made The List For Best Places To Live In The U.S.
#1. Naples
We already told you that Naples was the named the #1 city to live in the U.S., even if most of its residents only live there during the winter months.
#11. Sarasota
Sarasota has a unique charm compared to its other coastal cities. It has a very vibrant art scene, beautiful beaches, great food and restaurants. Sarasota was also considered a “retirement community” but that is changing as more young professionals make it their own up-and-coming city.
#31. Pensacola
White sand beaches is the main reason why Pensacola is so desirable. U.S. News and World Report says “Year round, the city’s vibrant nightlife is balanced by an abundance of family-friendly activities and a community atmosphere.”
#35. Tampa
Finally Tampa made the list! We’re used to seeing Tampa higher up in these rankings, and definitely thought it would be higher based on all the people moving here just in the past year alone. The cost of living in Tampa is slightly higher than the national average, and the housing market has become so competitive in recent years. But out of all the cities in Florida, we’re happy to call Tampa home.
Photo: Tampa Hillsborough EDC
#37. Fort Myers
Situated between Tampa and Miami on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fort Myers is a growing city. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast who loves humidity, Fort Myers is the place for you. The have miles of freshwater and saltwater channels for boating and fishing; trails for biking, hiking and paddling; and golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and shuffleboard courts.
#56. Jacksonville
Did you know Jacksonville is the largest metro area by land mass in the continental U.S? Jacksonville has also been listed in affordable Florida cities and one of the best places to start a career.
#68. Orlando
Orlando is so massive that it’s broken up into 3 different areas: Downtown Orlando, Residential “City Beautiful” Orlando, and of course, theme park capital Orlando. The cost of housing in Orlando is close to the national median sale price, although like with many markets, home prices have soared here in recent years.
