Posted in Alabama
March 02, 2016
10 Disgusting Facts About Alabama You Would Be Better Off Not Knowing
There’s no denying that Alabama is a great place to call home. However, there are several things about our great state that could (and should) be improved. Listed below are 10 unpleasant facts about Alabama that just might shock you.
According to Neighborhood Scout, Birmingham is the 12th most dangerous city in the U.S. It's ranked #25 for most murders in the U.S.
In 2015, according to WalletHub, Alabama ranked #39 in "School System Quality."
In December 2015, the national unemployment rate was 5.0%. In Alabama, the unemployment rate was 6.2%.
In 2012, according to MADD, 30% of total traffic deaths in Alabama were caused by drunk driving.
Sadly, in Alabama, more than one in four children live in poverty.
According to the Death Penalty Information Center, Alabama ranks #4 in number of inmates on death row. As of March 2, 2016, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections, there are 184 inmates on death row in Alabama.
In 2011, Alabama was ranked #1 for teen births among females aged 15-19.
According to County Health Rankings 2015, the percentage of adult smokers in Alabama is 22%. In 2011, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 23% of kids in grades 9-12 were smokers.
According to "The State of Obesity," Alabama's adult obesity rate is currently 33.5%, up from 22.6% in 2000 and from 11.2% in 1990.
As a matter of fact, Alabama is tied with Oklahoma for the most reported F5/EF5 tornadoes.
What did you think about these facts? Did any of them shock you?
