Why did Detroit go broke?

Revenue fell due to Detroit’s declining population, which reduced the property and income tax base. The decline of population and employment opportunities in Detroit had been going on for decades prior to the bankruptcy filing. Detroit’s population declined from 2 million in 1950 to 714,000 in 2010.

Is Flint worse than Detroit?

Flint ranked fifth with a rate of 2,109 violent crimes per 100,000 people. Detroit followed its neighbor to the north at No. 6 with a rate of 2,059. When accounting only for cities with at least 100,000 residents within the “Worst 100,” Flint was ranked as the most dangerous, and Detroit followed in second.

How many murders did Detroit have in 2019?

As of June 18, 2020, there are 129 homicides, which is a 30 percent increase. The city had 266 non-fatal shootings in 2019. That has increased to 397 so far this year – a 49 percent increase.

Is Flint Michigan a dangerous city?

Most dangerous city in the U.S. Flint has been consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous cities in the United States by multiple sources. In 2015, CQ Press (using FBI statistics) ranked the crime index for Flint as 7th-highest in cities with population greater than 75,000.

Is Alaska really dangerous?

Crime in the U.S. state of Alaska is exceptionally high and is present in various forms. Crime rates in Alaska are among the highest in the U.S.

Is Alaska full of criminals?

Alaska has one of the highest violent crime rates in the U.S., at 603.2 violent crimes per 100,o00 compared to a national average of 386.9, according to the FBI’s 2012 crime report. That includes nearly 80 rapes per 100,000 residents in 2012 compared to a national average of 26.9, more than any other state.

Where is the best place to live in Alaska?

Best Places to Retire in Alaska

Anchorage. At the top of the list is Alaska’s largest city.
Wasilla. Just outside Anchorage is Wasilla, Alaska’s sixth-largest city and previously the starting point for Alaska’s famed Iditarod sled dog race.
Palmer.
Fairbanks.
Sterling.
Sitka.
Bethel.
Juneau.

Is Alaska a good place to live?

Livability.com rated Alaska’s largest city as America’s best to live in during the winter. The same website rated Anchorage 91st overall for livability among U.S. towns. Of course, another list by the website Areavibes rated Anchorage as ninth worst.

Do I get money if I move to Alaska?

Alaska runs a program called the Alaska Permanent Fund, which, per the state website, allots an equal amount of the state’s oil royalties to every resident through an annual dividend. In 2018, that dividend came out to $1,600 per person.