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10 Places in Colorado You Should NEVER Move To

Nick Johnson
Nick Johnson
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πŸ‘οΈ 330K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 15:11

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Editorial Summary

The creator examines several Colorado locations deemed undesirable for permanent residency based on crime statistics, economic struggles, and educational deficiencies. The analysis begins with Grand Junction, noting high property crime and a sluggish economy, before moving to Cortez, where low wages and high poverty rates are prevalent. The video identifies Rifle as a boom and bust town with significant educational challenges and discusses Delta, which faces low public school funding and high poverty. Lochbowie is highlighted for its lack of amenities and low high school graduation rates. The creator also covers Pueblo, noting high divorce rates and poverty, and Aurora, which faces high violent crime rates despite a strong economy. Trinidad is described as having outdated infrastructure and high burglary rates, while Glendale is identified as the most dangerous city in the state due to extreme crime rates. Finally, Alamosa is ranked as the worst place to live due to a weak economy and high crime. The creator concludes by stating that while these areas face significant issues, Colorado remains a great state overall, especially in wealthier suburbs and mountain towns.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Aurora
No strong opinion
All-time creator consensus for Aurora
Barely Crispy

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

colorado known for its gorgeous landscapes snow-capped mountains pristine lakes and abundant wildlife the centennial state's an outdoor lover's dream and overall it's a great place to live

but face it there's bad places to live in every state

grand junction has a sluggish economy nearly seven percent of people can't find a job or refuse to work and as a result about 16 percent of residents suffer below the poverty line

glendale is the most dangerous city in colorado with a crime rate 652 percent above the national average

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Lock up your belongings in high-crime areas
βœ“Consider moving to denver suburbs or mountain towns for better living conditions
βœ“Support local leaders and communities to improve bad areas

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the worst places to live in Colorado?
QWhy are these places undesirable?
QWhat are the alternatives for better living in Colorado?

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