Arvin, California

There are three California cities in the Bakersfield metro area to rank as the worst places to live, and Arvin is definitely one of them. The saddest thing is that there are 1,071 violent crimes for every 100,000 residents, which is scary. Basically, the chance of becoming a victim of property crime as a citizen here is 1 in 34.

The crime rate here is higher than 81% of the state’s cities. This is the most dangerous city in the broader Bakersfield metro area. Like many other Californian cities, Arvin does not have much to offer when it comes to cultural and entertainment options.