20 Worst Places to Raise Children in America

18. Tacoma, Washington

The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful regions in the country, and there are many cities throughout the northwest that would make a great pick for raising a family, but Tacoma doesn’t fit that bill. With a high crime rate and a lack of entertainment options for the little ones, this city to the south of Seattle doesn’t quite stack up to other area locations.

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