Last Updated on March 4, 2021
7. Miami, Florida
For many, Miami is paradise on Earth. With tropical white sand beaches, blue waters, nice weather, a rich and diverse culture, and wild nightlife, it has everything that young people look for. It is also one of the most dangerous cities in America, with a crime rate of 71% higher than the national average, and unemployment is also relatively high. The high suicide rate in Miami could be explained in the same way as Las Vegas. The city’s advertised lifestyle attracts people who are more prone to commit suicide. Of course, this is all speculation. But the numbers are indeed worrying. Suicide deaths per year: 17.1 per 100 thousand people.
8. Denver, Colorado
Denver is a thriving city with a lot of opportunities for the American people. But it is also a city that has to deal with poverty, crime, and socioeconomic inequality. That’s probably why its suicide rate is so high. According to the latest report provided by the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment, suicide is still on the rise. Suicide deaths per year: 16.2 per 100 thousand people.
9. Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is another city located in Florida that ends up making it to this terrible list. Florida is one of the states that invests the least amount of money on mental health resources – and that lack of investment shows. It’s time to change the paradigm and start working on mental health awareness and give the population better conditions to improve the overall mental state. Suicide deaths per year: 15.6 per 100 thousand people.
10. Wichita, Kansas
Wichita finally comes to close the top 10. In 2019, there were 625 suicides and suicide attempts in the city. Once again, i’s important to take these numbers very seriously and try different approaches to control this situation. Suicide deaths per year: 15.2 per 100 thousand people.
