LawnStarter’s study of over 300 U.S. cities has ranked 11 North Carolina cities among the dirtiest cities in America. The study analyzed factors such as air pollution, water quality, waste management, and overall resident satisfaction to determine which cities fall short in cleanliness. Among the cities that made the list are Fayetteville, Asheville, and Raleigh, with each showing varying levels of pollution and waste management challenges.
North Carolina’s Dirty City Rankings
The cities in North Carolina ranked for poor cleanliness are:
- Fayetteville (No. 49)
- Asheville (No. 154)
- Cary (No. 162)
- Raleigh (No. 183)
- Durham (No. 201)
- Greenville (No. 238)
- Charlotte (No. 244)
- Concord (No. 256)
- Greensboro (No. 277)
- Winston-Salem (No. 285)
- Wilmington (No. 299)
These cities face environmental challenges related to waste, pollution, and general cleanliness. With issues like littered streets and poor air quality, many local residents have expressed dissatisfaction, prompting the need for improvements in city management and environmental policies.
How LawnStarter Determined Its Rankings
LawnStarter’s rankings are based on comprehensive data from multiple sources. They analyzed air pollution, water quality, waste management, and public opinion to calculate an overall cleanliness score for each city. Cities were scored out of 100 points, and the final score was an average across all categories. Fayetteville, for example, ranked high on the list due to severe air quality issues, while other cities like Raleigh struggled with waste management.
For more detailed information about this study and to explore the full list of rankings, visit LawnStarter.
This list not only highlights challenges for North Carolina but also serves as a call to action for city officials and residents to improve cleanliness, reduce pollution, and increase overall satisfaction with their cities’ environment.
