10 Unhappiest Cities in America

7. Gulfport, MS

Population Density (people per square mile): 1,284

Average Income per Year: $20,340

Insider Monkey Average: 167.3

Gulfport is another city in Mississippi with unhappy citizens. It is one of the top five cities in America with the lowest income growth, has an unemployment rate of 7.5%, and higher tax rates than the national average. It also has a higher population density than the national average, with the total population being 72,468 as of 2024. Furthermore, according to World Health’s report, Gulfport is also the second most unhealthiest city in the US. On top of all of this, healthcare is 8.6% more costly than the US national average in the city.