In this piece, we will take a look at the five cities with the highest depression rates in the U.S. For more cities, head on over to 20 Cities with the Highest Depression Rates in the U.S.
5. Huntington–Ashland Metropolitan Area
Percentage of Residents With Depression: 27.30%
The Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area is often referred to as the Tri-State area since it spans seven counties in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. It has a population of more than three hundred thousand people and consists of seven different counties. The largest city in Huntington–Ashland is Huntington, West Virginia. The area also has several universities, and its principal city, Huntington, is known for its strong presence of the welding and metalwork industry.
4. Charleston, West Virginia
Percentage of Residents With Depression: 29.00%
Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia in terms of population. It is also the state’s capital city and one of the oldest in the U.S. since 1788 – soon after the American Revolution as the first settlers moved to the area for its resources after the war. The average income in Charleston are quite low, with the 2020 census showing that the median household income in the city was $54,101 – with a significant portion of its population also living below the poverty line.
3. Knoxville, Tennessee
Percentage of Residents With Depression: 30.20%
Knoxville is one of the largest cities in Tennessee, with a population of close to two hundred thousand people. Like Charleston, Knoxville is also one of the oldest cities in America, since it was first settled in 1786. This also led to tensions between the settlers and the Native American Cherokee tribe. The city houses one of America’s largest utilities, and it also houses several fast food, entertainment, and financial firms.
2. Kingsport–Bristol–Bristol metropolitan area
Percentage of Residents With Depression: 30.60%
Kingsport–Bristol–Bristol metropolitan area was set up in 2003. It has four counties and only two cities with a population greater than fifty thousand people. Its principal city is Kingsport, with a population that is a little over fifty thousand. Kingsport is most notable for housing the Eastman Chemical Company and an ordnance factory for the Pentagon. There are two hospitals in the area. Another important city is Johnson City, which is best known to be the origin of one of the most popular carbonated drinks in the world, Mountain Dew.
1. Billings, Montana
Percentage of Residents With Depression: 31.00%
Billings is the most populous city in Montana. It is also a relatively younger city in the U.S. since it was set up after the Civil War, in 1877. Billings’ growth started as a railroad town, and the city is still a logistics hub to this date.
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