Why are we so drawn to lists like these? Our curiosity seems to lean to the negative, the rudest, the ugliest, the snobbiest. We can't resist scrolling to see if our own hometown made the cut or if the town we love to hate got the ranking it deserves.

Admit it, you're here to see if your city landed on RoadSnacks.net's "10 Worst Cities to Live In Michigan" list (FULL TOP 10 BELOW, KEEP SCROLLING).

The Unenviable Top 10 Worst Michigan Cities

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RoadSnacks.net claims their site says: "The stuff about where you live that no one else has the guts to say." With that frame of mind, they took a deep dive into Michigan's less-than-stellar spots, looking at population data, home prices, income, unemployment rates, and crime stats. The result? A list of the worst places in Michigan to call home.

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But let's not get too defensive here—every city has its critics (just ask a teenager from any town; they'll tell you it's the worst place on Earth). I'm certain that for every detractor of a town that appears on the list, at least one or two residents will happily defend their choice and desire to live there.

 Take ThisList with a BIG Grain of Salt

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If your city made the list, don't stress. Every town has its ups and downs. Think of it as a strange badge of honor. After all, not everyone gets to be #1 on some lists, right?

The 10 Worst Places To Live In Michigan

If you're looking for a peaceful place to settle down and raise a family, you're looking for good schools, low crime rates, plentiful jobs, and a prosperous economy. These are not the cities you're looking for. Based on a ranking from RoadSnacks.net, here are the 10 Worst Places To Live In Michigan. For RoadSnack.com's methodology, see the link in the #1 entry.

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The 100 Worst Small Towns in Michigan

Discover Michigan's worst small towns through RoadSnacks.net's latest rankings, examining crime rates, education, employment, and more. RoadSnacks.net delved into factors like population density and unemployment using FBI data and the Census. With updated research for 2024, uncover the least desirable locales. Explore why low crime, education, and stable economies matter when choosing a hometown as we count down the 100 Worst Small Towns in Michigan.

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