Science and data: 10 Worst Places to Live in Florida (where does Lake Worth rank?)

In what can only be described as terrible news for Peter Timm and Katie McGiveron, the City of Lake Worth did not make the top ten in this compilation. Here from the website:

     Florida takes some abuse. Not just from its own residents, but from the general public, the media, and on social media.
     We’re not here to debate Florida’s merits. As far as we’re concerned, it’s a warm place that’s quite beautiful almost all year long.
     But, for those who are considering a relocation within Florida, or who are thinking of moving to the Sunshine State, this list should provide some value.

The top ten worst cities in Florida are (according to the data):

1. Fort Pierce
2. Palatka
3. Four Corners
4. Florida City
5. Haines City
6. Daytona Beach
7. New Smyrna Beach
8. New Port Richey
9. Poinciana
10. Palm Coast

West Palm Beach came in at #125; Lantana is #145; Riviera Beach is up there at #35; and the City of Lake Worth? #91. Not bad considering Lake Worth was one of the hardest hit cities in all of Florida by the Great Recession. There are a total of 301 cities ranked. Next year we'll be in the middle third, no doubt.

What does Peter Timm have to say about that?

Peter Timm at a Lake Worth city commission meeting with tape over his mouth holding a now-defunct tabloid.