They need to take the “Miss” out of “Mississippi.”
Finding the “perfect” city to live in is difficult for anyone, but the definition can vary depending on whether you’re a man or a woman.
But a new study has found that the worst possible metropolis for women is Jackson, Mississippi, with a paltry 23.41 out of 100 on a women-friendly scale.
Finance site WalletHub recently ranked which US cities are the most and least suitable for the fairer sex based on a variety of factors, ranging from personal safety to job opportunities.
While the Magnolia State’s capital isn’t the worst when it comes to health and safety, it ranked last in terms of economic and social well-being, Oklahoma’s News 4 reported.
And it wasn’t the only Mississippi metro area to receive a dismal rating. Gulfport was second from bottom with a score of 25.04 out of 100.
She was followed by Brownsville, Texas (26.19), Augusta, Georgia (27.82) and Shreveport, Louisiana (29.33).
To highlight the best and worst cities for women, WalletHub evaluated 182 localities on 15 metrics, including median annual wages for women, unemployment rates, access to preventive health care, prevalence of rape victimization among women and more.
The site then rated them on a scale of one to 100, “with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for women,” according to the survey.
“Living in the right city can significantly improve a woman’s economic status, health and safety,” said WalletHub analyst Christie Matherne.
Columbia, Maryland, ranked first overall, scoring an impressive 76.31, in part because it boasted the highest annual median wages for women at $59,230 (adjusted for the cost of living).
Also enviable was the labor market of the Mid-Atlantic mecca. The unemployment rate stands at 4% – 17th lowest in the country – while 24% of businesses are owned by women, the sixth highest percentage in the US.
In terms of women’s health, Feminist Oasis has the 10th best life expectancy for women giving birth, the 12th highest percentage of women over the age of 21 who received a cervical cancer screening within the period recommended and the 21st highest percent who have undergone a mammogram. in the last two years.
In addition, nearly 85% of Colombian women are physically active – the sixth highest percentage in the country.
That said, it’s likely that many women “wish they were all California girls” — at least according to the survey.
The Golden State boasted the top four cities on the list: Fremont (74.08), Huntington Beach (70.53), Irvine (70.31) and San Francisco (69.93).
Meanwhile, New York City scored a remarkable 51.8 out of 100, ranking 89th on the list, while neighboring Jersey City, New Jersey, came in 20th with a score of 62.45. Meanwhile, Yonkers placed 26th with a score of 61.33.
The 10 worst cities for women:
- Jackson, MS (23.41)
- Gulfport, MS (04/25)
- Brownsville, Texas (26.19)
- Augusta, GA (27.82)
- Shreveport, LA (29.33)
- Huntington, WV (30.64)
- Laredo, TX (32.63)
- Akron, OH (08/33)
- Lubbock, TX (33.28)
- Columbus, GA (35.21)
Top 10 cities for women:
- Columbia, MD (76.31)
- Fremont, CA (74.08)
- Huntington Beach, CA (70.53)
- Irvine, CA (70,31)
- San Francisco, CA (69.93)
- Santa Clarita, CA (68.44)
- Washington, DC (67.90)
- Juneau, AK (67.82)
- Seattle, WA (67.63)
- Scottsdale, AZ (66.98)
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