US EditionThe Worst Place to Live in the U.S.? Tennessee Ranks Dead Last, Below Alabama, Arkansas. Here's Why
TENNESSEE, JUL 14 – High violent crime rates, limited health care access, and restrictive laws contribute to poor living conditions in Tennessee and other Southern states, CNBC reports in its 2025 rankings.
- CNBC conducts an annual study called America's Top States for Business that ranks states on competitiveness including quality of life among ten categories.
- This study highlights increasing concerns as businesses encounter a significant labor shortage and prioritize regions that appeal to workers’ lifestyle preferences, making the overall living environment a critical factor in economic decisions.
- Quality of life metrics include crime rate, air quality, child care cost and availability, legal protections, and reproductive rights, all empirically tested to guide talent attraction.
- For example, Tennessee scored the lowest for quality of life in 2025 with a score of 87 out of 265 despite strong business climate rankings, linked to a high violent crime rate and restrictive social laws.
- This suggests that states balancing economic opportunity with safer environments and inclusiveness may better attract and retain skilled workers amid mobility and talent shortages.
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