31. Georgia – Albany
Albany has long faced economic stagnation, and especially South Albany reflects some of its most persistent challenges. Higher unemployment and easy firearm access have contributed to a violent crime rate of 854 per 100k residents, leading to a reputation that contrasts with Georgia’s rapidly growing metro areas. While Atlanta and its suburbs continue to expand, smaller cities like Albany experience slower recovery cycles. Albany in particular has struggled with disinvestment and limited job growth, which influences long-term safety outcomes. Crime here is less about isolated spikes and more about ongoing structural pressure. Within Georgia, it remains one of the clearest examples of a smaller city carrying concentrated urban difficulty.
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